9/5 Rhode Island Red, heatwave, I-2117 ads, "Everett at Sea," BC Ferries breakdowns

Rhode Island Red

 

Rhode Island Red
The Rhode Island Red is an American breed of domestic chicken. It is the state bird of Rhode Island. It was developed there and in Massachusetts in the late nineteenth century, by cross-breeding birds of Oriental origin such as the Malay with brown Leghorn birds from Italy. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: A change of scenery: iconic Western sculptures to trade places

Heatwave expected to sweep through Washington, raising the risk of heat-related illness
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for South Puget Sound and several other parts of Washington that will be in effect from 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, through 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. High temperatures in Olympia will reach the low 90s, and in Tacoma are expected to reach the mid to upper 80s through Saturday. The heat advisory for northern Washington, including Bellingham, will be in effect on Thursday when temperatures are expected to reach 86 degrees. Rosemary Montalvo and Shaun Goodwin report. (AOL)

Foes of measure to repeal WA climate law launch their first TV ad
Initiative 2117’s opponents warn negative impacts will ripple across the state. Backers posted an extended video making their case for the repeal. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard)

South Everett program sending kids on boat adventure could soon end
A state grant made “Everett at Sea” free for Casino Road families who couldn’t afford the expense. However, after this year, funding runs out. Connor Zamora reports. (Everett Herald)

Problems persist on BC Ferries Swartz Bay sailings
Mechanical problems have resulted in more cancellations on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route Wednesday. (Victoria News)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  229 AM PDT Thu Sep 5 2024    
TODAY  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft  at 14 seconds.  
TONIGHT  NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  4 ft at 13 seconds.

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