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Christmas tree
Christmas tree
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer, such
as a spruce, pine or fir, or an artificial tree of similar appearance,
associated with the celebration of Christmas. The custom was developed
in Central Europe, particularly Germany and Livonia (now Estonia and
Latvia), where Protestant Christians brought decorated trees into their
homes. The tree was traditionally decorated with "roses made of colored
paper, apples, wafers, tinsel, [and] sweetmeats". Moravian Christians
began to illuminate Christmas trees with candles, which were often
replaced by Christmas lights after the advent of electrification.
(Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Allied Arts is on the move
Aspen is a natural fire guard. Why has B.C. spent decades killing it off with glyphosate?
The BC NDP government promised to phase out its use in forestry, but
decades of herbicide spraying has reduced biodiversity and the potential
for wildfire mitigation. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal) Glyphosate use in B.C. forestry, explained Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Narwhal)
Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington's budget gap
His final two-year spending plan calls for raising about $13 billion
over four years from additional taxes. Republicans decry the approach.
Jerry Cornfield and Laurel Demkovich report. (Washington State Standard)
Canadian dollar dips below 70 cents US for first time since March 2020
Loonie first hit 0.6999 US in early morning hours Tuesday, according to Bloomberg data. Jenna Benchetrit reports. (CBC)
Canadian youth climate case will go to trial in Vancouver in 2026
The group argues Canada's contribution to climate change violates their
rights to life, liberty, and security. Tiffany Crawford reports. (Vancouver Sun)
Nearly 150 miles of Columbia River added to EPA’s Superfund list
Sediments behind Grand Coulee Dam contain heavy metals from Canadian smelter. Henry Brannan reports. (Washington State Standard)
Judge finds Edmonds tree mandate unconstitutional
Snohmish County Superior judge George Appel has found unconstitutional
that a residential property owner wishing to remove a tree be required
by the city of Edmonds to plant two trees and dedicate the tree site as
public property. Eliza Aronson reports. (Everett Herald)
Fish and Wildlife adding 15 acres to Milltown Island Unit of Skagit Wildlife Area
The Milltown Island Unit is an island and estuary area in the south fork
of the Skagit River that is only accessible by boat. The unit is south
of Conway. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
206 AM PST Wed Dec 18 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
TODAY
W wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt late this
morning, easing to 10 to 15 kt early this afternoon, becoming S
5 to 10 kt late. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft this
afternoon. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at
18 seconds. A slight chance of rain early this morning.
TONIGHT
E wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 5 seconds, W
6 ft at 12 seconds and W 6 ft at 16 seconds. Rain after midnight.
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