Tag: Pacific Northwest

Can you spot the black bear peeking from the forest?

The images were captured by a USFWS employee in central Washington. Hint: Not all black bears have black fur.

Can you spot the black bear peeking from the forest in the Pacific Northwest?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service asked a similar question Monday via social media and provided the main image and a second image showing a portion of the bear in a different location.

We’ve provided both images below, with the answer circled at the bottom of this post.

Can you spot the bear?

“In the Pacific Northwest, fish hatchery employees are accustomed to wildlife encounters, including black bears,” the USFWS post states.  “These photos were taken during a hike earlier this summer to check on water levels above Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, in the mountains of central Washington.”

Hint: Not all black bears have black fur, which appears evident in both of Mathew Maxey’s images.

Second image provided by USFWS Pacific Region

Viewers can click here to view the USFWS post. You might discover that I guessed the correct answer in the comments.

I’m also providing the answer in the image posted below.

Black bear looking toward the camera.

Pete Carroll tweets out message of support amid coronavirus outbreak

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll tweeted out a message of support for residents of the Emerald City amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted sports leagues around the world, but Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll took to Twitter and urged everyone to hold steadfast in these trying times with a simple tweet.

In addition, the Seahawks organization released a statement calling for collective action by Pacific Northwest residents and staying strong in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

“This is an uncertain and sometimes unnerving time for our city, our region and our world. As a community of Pacific Northwesters and 12s everywhere, it’s time to rally together and help. Together, we’re at our best. Together, there is hope, encouragement and support. Together, we got this.”

The organization also specified methods in which people could help deal with the issues at hand. The 2020 NFL free agency period will still be conducted as planned, but it is evident that the outbreak must be contained for next season to go smoothly.

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WATCH: Mike Leach signs extension at Washington State

The Washington State head coach just signed a contract extension to keep him in Pullman, Wash. through the 2024 season.

Mike Leach is not leaving the Pacific Northwest for the SEC or any other football job this season, or for a while. The Washington State head coach just signed a contract extension to keep him in Pullman, Wash. through the 2024 season.

Leach is the first coach to lead the Cougars to five consecutive bowl games and has an overall record of 55-46 in eight seasons leading the program.

The new contract will pay Leach $4 million per season. The 58-year-old coach has been discussed in conversations around the Arkansas, Ole Miss and Missouri head coach openings.

Leach interviewed for the Tennessee opening ahead of the 2018 season but was not hired after negotiations fell apart when AD John Currie was fired and replaced by Philip Fulmer.