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CBS News
04-03-2025
- General
- CBS News
Killer whales caught on video in rarely seen bird hunt off Seattle: "Once-in-a-lifetime experience"
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. And the unusual spectacle was all caught in video. The pod of Bigg's killer whales visited Elliott Bay and were seemingly on a hunt underwater just off Seattle's maritime industrial docks. The pod exited the bay close to the West Seattle neighborhood across from downtown, where people were waiting to catch sight of them. Kersti Muul, who runs a WhatsApp whale alert system for the Seattle area called "Salish Wildlife Watch," recorded footage as the whales appeared just below a lookout point. One of the whales was seen grabbing a bird—a grebe—before pulling it underwater, prompting gasps from the crowd, CBS affiliate KIRO-TV reported. One of the whales was seen capturing a bird and taking it below water, sparking gasps from onlookers. It was "a once-in-a-lifetime experience for West Seattle. Not only in the whales' proximity, but also witnessing a rarely seen behavior - chasing and catching the grebe," Muul said in a text. "My eyes darted back and forth taking in the community's reactions and the orcas right below our feet, visible underwater." Bigg's killer whales are orcas that usually prey on marine mammals such as sea lions or porpoises. According to NOAA, Bigg's killer whales depart from the behaviors of other orcas that are traditionally part of either "resident" or offshore populations. They visit the waters off Seattle occasionally and both dedicated and casual whale watchers shadow them as they explore. The pod sighted Sunday has ventured into the Seattle waters several times over the past month. "It's definitely a bonding experience for the community," Muul said. "And my hope is always that these moments inspire awe and awareness of the urban wildlife in our backyards." In recent years, boaters in Europe have reported several instances of orcas ramming into their vessels in a pattern that baffled many marine experts. Sailors said they resorted to everything from throwing sand in the water to setting off fireworks to blasting thrash metal music in efforts to ward off the encroaching predators.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Earthquake strikes off Washington island northwest of Seattle
An earthquake struck the northwest part of Washington state near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said. A tsunami wasn't expected following the earthquake. The preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 6 miles east of Orcas, Washington, on Orcas Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at around 5:02 a.m. PST, according to the agency. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami wasn't expected in the wake of the earthquake. The earthquake struck about 70 miles northwest of Seattle, according to the warning center. Orcas Island is part of the archipelago known as the San Juan Islands, which comprises dozens of islands and reefs in the northern part of Puget Sound. The island chain is near the border between the U.S. and Canada. Jennie Joplin, who lives on Orcas Island, told CBS affiliate KIRO-TV the quake was strong enough to wake people up. "I thought a gigantic tree had fallen on my house, a loud boom and there was a bit of shake," Joplin told the station. She told KIRO-TV there wasn't any damage to her home. In the nearby Canadian province of British Columbia, the earthquake was felt around Victoria and Vancouver, according to officials. No damage was immediately reported. The temblor was detected just hours after a 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck near North Hollywood, California. War in Ukraine takes perilous turn after Zelenskyy, Trump Oval Office argument Trump approval rating at 51%, new CBS News poll shows The hidden side of Johnny Carson
CBS News
03-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Earthquake strikes off Washington's Orcas Island northwest of Seattle
An earthquake struck the northwest part of Washington state near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said. A tsunami wasn't expected following the earthquake. The preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 6 miles east of Orcas, Washington, on Orcas Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor struck at around 5:02 a.m. PST, according to the agency. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami wasn't expected in the wake of the earthquake. The earthquake struck about 70 miles northwest of Seattle, according to the warning center. Orcas Island is part of the archipelago known as the San Juan Islands, which comprises dozens of islands and reefs in the northern part of Puget Sound. The island chain is near the border between the U.S. and Canada. Jennie Joplin, who lives on Orcas Island, told CBS affiliate KIRO-TV the quake was strong enough to wake people up. "I thought a gigantic tree had fallen on my house, a loud boom and there was a bit of shake," Joplin told the station. She told KIRO-TV there wasn't any damage to her home. In the nearby Canadian province of British Columbia, the earthquake was felt around Victoria and Vancouver, according to officials. No damage was immediately reported. The temblor was detected just hours after a struck near North Hollywood, California.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
4.8 magnitude earthquake reported north of Vancouver, B.C.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia, which is about a two-hour drive north from Vancouver, B.C., Canada. As of 1:30 p.m., there is no tsunami warning for the area. The magnitude has fluctuated in readings, getting up to a 5.1, according to our sister station KIRO-TV. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Add Unordered list of 3 trending stories for It's unclear if there was any damage to the area, KIRO-TV said. According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake was lightly felt in Edson, Grande Prairie, Whitecourt, Woresly, Jasper, Hinton, Edmonton AB, and Valemount, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Prince George, BC. Washington Emergency Management posted on X that some folks in northern Washington could have potentially felt it. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starbucks to offer free coffee after the Big Game; how you can get it
Are you looking for free coffee today after last night's game? [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Starbucks is offering a free tall, 12 fl. oz. of hot or iced brewed coffee to its Starbucks Rewards members any time today, according to a spokesperson. TRENDING STORIES: Are you driving to Wright-Patt? These changes could impact your commute 10-year-old boy shot, killed while sitting in car Business closing after 39 years in Greene County 'Starbucks Rewards members will find the Starbucks Monday coupon in the Starbucks app prior to placing their order,' the national coffee chain said. 'If ordering in the café or drive-thru, Starbucks Rewards members can let the barista know they're redeeming their Starbucks Monday coupon.' The coupon can be used at all company-operated and participating licensed stores in the United States. Our sister station KIRO-TV said nonmembers must sign up for the program by 11:59 p.m. Pacific (2:59 a.m. Ohio time today) on Feb. 9 to get the coupon. Visit this website for more information. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
