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Bead plant Curio rowleyanus
The String of Pearls is a succulent vine that is popularly grown as an
ornamental in hanging baskets in the United States. The plant has tiny
pea-shaped leaves that grow on trailing stems that spill downward like a
string of pearls over the side of the planter. The rounded, fleshy
leaves of String of Pearls are unique, each resembling a pearl, a bead,
or a marble. (North Carolina Extension)
Today's top story in Salish
Current: Whatcom County clients seek bilingual legal professionals
A beloved forest reserve in King County is expanded
As one of his first official acts as commissioner of public lands, Dave
Upthegrove on Feb. 4 led the state Board of Natural Resources in
unanimous approval of the expansion of a beloved state conservation
reserve in King County. Nearly 100 acres of big trees on slopes too
steep to cut for timber, lording over a steelhead creek, now are
permanently protected as part of the DNR’s West Tiger Mountain Natural
Resources Conservation Area. Lynda Mapes reports. (Seattle Times)
Washington state bill would set new standards for wood stoves
A Washington state Senate committee advanced a proposal Friday morning
to update the rules around wood stoves. Senate Bill 5174 would update
the state’s air quality standards around wood-burning devices like wood
stoves and fireplaces. Albert James reports. (Washington State Standard)
Proposed B.C. ski resort faces criticism over threat to endangered spotted owl habitat
A proposed ski resort near Chilliwack, B.C., is drawing criticism from
environmental advocates who say public consultation on the project has
overlooked its potential impact on one of Canada's most endangered birds
— the northern spotted owl. Shaurya Kshatri reports. (CBC)
The First t100 Days
- Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS (Associated Press)
- Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders (NY Times)
- Many probationary employees targeted in latest Trump cuts across agencies had excellent ratings; legal challenges are expected. (Washington Post)
- Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid (Associated Press)
- Schools, colleges ordered to abolish DEI or face funding cuts (LA Times)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 249 AM PST Tue Feb 18 2025
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
TODAY SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain early this afternoon. Rain late.
TONIGHT E wind 15 to 25 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
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