Killer whales could have quiet space off Washington coast

SEATTLE (AP) — The federal government is considering whether it should set up an area off Washington’s San Juan Island where endangered killer whales would be protected from motorboats and other disturbances.
Most motorized vessels would be banned under a proposed whale protection zone sought by three conservation groups.
Puget Sound orcas face multiple threats, including pollution, lack of prey and impacts from boats. The zone is a common-sense approach that can be implemented immed