10/2 Bonsai, Jane Goodall, Alberta pipe, WA wildfires, Joffre Lakes Park,eclipse pic, invasive bugs, dog's life, democracy watch

 

Bonsai

Bonsai
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers, with a long documented history of influences and native Japanese development over a thousand years, and with unique aesthetics, cultural history, and terminology derived from its evolution in Japan. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Shining light, giving voice: media and message

Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall
Tributes are pouring in from around the world honoring the life and influence of famed primatologist Jane Goodall. (Associated Press) 

First Nations on B.C.'s North Coast won't support Alberta's pipeline proposal 'now or ever,' says chief
The president of an organization representing First Nations along British Columbia's North Coast says it won't support a new bitumen pipeline proposal from Alberta's premier "now or ever." Akshay Kulkarni reports. (CBC) 

As Smith Pushes New Pipeline Plan, Eby Says No Way
British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday that if he has failed to clearly condemn Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s push for a new bitumen pipeline to B.C.’s north coast, it’s only because he was being polite. Andrew MacLeod reports. (The Tyee)

WA’s active wildfires offer warning, state lands chief says
Two wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest are now the state’s largest, and serve as a reminder that, despite rainy, fall weather in Western Washington, fire season rages on. Amanda Zhou reports. (Seattle Times) 

‘Nature needs a rest’: One of B.C.’s best-loved parks takes a vacation
A month-long closure ends Oct. 3. Here’s what Instagram-famous Joffre Lakes Park looks like when it’s quiet and closed to the public. Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Paige Taylor White report. (The Narwhal) 

Vancouver wildlife photographer eclipses global competition with dramatic shot during solar event 
Liron Gertsman wins Bird Photographer of the Year title for The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring. Courtney Dickson reports. (CBC) 

More money needed for fight against two invasive bugs, WA agriculture department says
The Department of Agriculture submitted a 2026 supplemental budget request to the governor’s office earlier this month, asking for $12.3 million to backfill state funding for its Japanese beetle eradication plan. Japanese beetles were first detected in Grandview, Washington, in 2020. The beetle now infests much of south central Washington and the SeaTac area, with a total of 51,065 beetles trapped statewide so far this year. Emily Fitzgerald reports.(Washington State Standard) 

Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive. Brian Owens reports. (bioGraphic)

Democracy Watch

• Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment (AP) 
• Dangerous Cities,’ the Military, Trump and the Founding Fathers (NY Times)  

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Here's your tug weather—  
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  257 AM PDT Thu Oct 2 2025    
TODAY  SE wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to  7 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds, W 7 ft at 12 seconds and  SW 2 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers.  
TONIGHT  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft  at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds.

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