7/10 Nootka rose, eco corridors, canoe journey, marbled murrelet, hydrogen buses, OR wind/solar, Trump's wind, green-crowned brilliant, fake white guy, democracy watch

 

Nootka Rose

Nootka Rose Rosa nutkana
Nootka Rose is sometimes called Common, Wild, or Bristly Rose.  Nootka Rose is found from southern Alaska to the northern California coast; east to Montana in the north and northern New Mexico in the south. Nootka Rose is very difficult to distinguish from the Clustered Wild Rose, R. pisocarpa.  Both have pink flowers.  The major difference is that Nootka Rose has larger flowers that are usually borne singly (but sometimes in pairs or triplets) at the ends of branches. (Native Plants PNW)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Penalties undetermined for disturbed cultural site at Rosario

‘We’re going to create space for our animals’: B.C., feds commit $8 million for ecological corridors
Funding will help communities identify, plan and improve corridors that link vital patches of wildlife habitat as Canada works to meet its conservation commitments. Ainslie Cruickshank and Aaron Hemens reports. (The Narwhal)

Thousands expected for canoe journey this month
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Chair Frances Charles told the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce that more than 100 canoes are expected to land during Paddle to Elwha later this month, and 4,000 people are expected to participate. Emily Hanson reports. (Peninsula Daily News)

State proposes keeping marbled murrelet on endangered list
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing to keep the marbled murrelet, a small seabird that forages on open waters throughout the Salish Sea, but nests in inland old-growth forest habitat. on the state’s endangered species list. (Skagiv Alley Herald/paywall)

Three Washington transit agencies test out hydrogen-powered buses
Intercity Transit in Olympia is taking delivery of five hydrogen fuel cell buses starting this month. Lewis County Transit is currently testing three and has ordered three more. And Community Transit in Snohomish County is testing one – alongside a new all-electric bus. Bellamy Paithorp reports. (KNKX)

Under Trump’s new law, Oregon could lose big on solar and wind energy projects
Oregon could lose about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, or enough energy to power one million homes, as the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill becomes law. Solar developers said the law would almost certainly mean Oregon will not meet its goal of transitioning the power grid to 100% renewable energy by 2040 and are calling on state lawmakers to help developers get projects online sooner. Monica Samayoa reports. (OPB)

FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about wind power
President Donald Trump expressed his disdain for wind power during a meeting with his Cabinet recently, calling it an expensive form of energy that “smart” countries don’t use. His comments on Tuesday contained false and misleading information about the use of wind power in the United States and around the world, and came on the heels of an executive order he signed Monday that would end subsidies around “green” energy. Jennifer McDermott reports. (Associated Press)

The Heaven and Earth Bird
The green-crowned brilliant is one of over 360 species of hummingbirds, feathered flying jewels that have fascinated people the world over. Guy Edwardes and Jude Isabella report. (bioGraphic)

That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI
TikTok removes racially charged videos, made with latest version of Google's Veo. David Michael Lamb, Ashley Fraser and Andrew Kitchen report. (CBC)

Democracy Watch

• Trump Administration Renews Attacks On Harvard With Negotiations Uncertain (NY Times)
  
• More cities, counties join immigrant sanctuary lawsuit seeking to block Trump funding cuts (Washington State Standard)
  
• US Senate panel approves Trump pick to head Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Washington State Standard)
  

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  200 AM PDT Thu Jul 10 2025    
TODAY  NE wind around 5 kt, veering to S early this afternoon,  veering to NW around 5 kt late. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W  3 ft at 8 seconds.  
TONIGHT  W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W  3 ft at 8 seconds. Widespread dense fog in the evening, then  patchy fog after midnight.

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