Washington bans wild animals in circuses: a fading tradition. Learn how public ethics are shifting in animal entertainment.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill that prohibits the use of elephants, bears, wild cats and nonhuman primates in ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington is now the 12th state to restrict the use of animals in traveling acts such as circuses, petting ...

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

Before walking through a gas station, a casino, and a parking lot, the female elephant, Viola, had escaped from the Jordan World Circus, causing multiple road closures. In fact, this isn’t the first ...

On Tuesday, all 30 teams are in action, but I’ve narrowed down my three favorite picks – two for starting pitchers and one for an All-Star infielder – in the prop market. Let’s break ...

The Cirque Italia 'Water Circus' is returning to Great Falls in May 2025. The event will be under a "Big Top Tent" in the mall parking lot. The show features magic, acrobats, aerialists ...

The life, beginnings, and behavior of circus elephants are a mystery to many. People were typically unaware of the elephant’s reality besides what they saw in performances. However, many interesting ...

KITAKYUSHU — Two circus elephants joined local Kitakyushu firefighters in a drill on March 24. Kinoshita Circus Co. is performing shows on a specially prepared stage at The Outlets Kitakyushu, a ...

“If you want to do a show, if you want to do a rehearsal, you need your props ready, clean, and at the proper place,” he said. They also learn about the origins and history of the various circus props ...