New law in Washington state restricts elephants, bears, big cats, primates and other animals from traveling for circuses or other performance purposes.

On Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a law expanding the list of actions that qualify as animal cruelty and animal fighting, and modifying related penalties.

Following a three-month quarantine, a big cat sanctuary in Washington is re-opening after a deadly bird flu outbreak struck more than half of their animals.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – New legislation broadening the scope of criminal offenses and penalties associated with animal fighting and cruelty has been signed into law in Washington State.

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Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food. The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus in both animals based on test results ...

Three years into a study of deer in Southwest Washington, state biologist Eric Holman is confirming the expected — blacktails live in a very small home range.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed a bill making Washington the 12th state in the country to restrict the use of animals in traveling circuses, exhibits and other shows.

Four agricultural workers in Washington state have tested positive for bird flu, the first human cases of H5N1 virus to be reported in the state. Washington is the sixth state to report a human ...

SEATTLE — Animal news in Washington state has kept locals on their toes this year, with bizarre encounters and unexpected rescues making headlines.

Washington law prohibits pet ownership of hyenas, cougars, crocodiles and many other exotic species. No potentially dangerous, wild animals.

SEATTLE — Animal news in Washington state has kept locals on their toes this year, with bizarre encounters and unexpected rescues making headlines.