Uniquely Tri-Cities

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Baby orca named for Olympia man who saved its relative from capture 50 years ago

He helped fight to free the whales known as the Budd Inlet Six. It was the last time orcas were captured in United States waters.
March 5, 2026 7:00 AM
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