06-23-2003 Researchers probe for clues to Hood Canal`s low oxygen levels
BREMERTON ? Researchers are trying to determine the reason for low oxygen levels that could bring another rough summer for marine life in Hood Canal. Full Story

06-18-2003 Is sound of sonar deadly in San Juans
SMUGGLERS COVE, San Juan County ? Ken Balcomb keeps a harbor porpoise tucked in a basement freezer under lamb steaks and microwave lasagna. Wrapped in black plastic and duct tape, it sits untouched and frozen solid, like evidence in a coroner`s morgue. Full Story

06-10-2003 Governor asks Navy about sonar disruption of whales
Gov. Gary Locke has asked the Navy for an explanation of the use of sonar that some believe disrupted whales and may have caused the death of at least seven porpoises north of Seattle. Full Story