The last bear hunt in 2015 ended early due to excessive hunting, with nearly 300 bears killed in two days. A story that appeared on news-press.com reported by environment reporter Chad Gillis had ...

Build-A-Bear shares are up by a third over the past 12 months, valuing the company at almost $500 million. CEO Sharon Price John credits nostalgia and targeted marketing for its sales growth.

SEATTLE — Bowie, a three-month-old sloth bear cub, made her first public appearance at the Woodland Park Zoo this weekend. The bear cub was born on Jan. 8 and shares a birthday and namesake of ...