11/11 Panther cap, dead humpback, transients, Burrard Inlet dredging, Klamath salmon, democracy watch

Panther Cap [ACS Laboratory]

 

Panther Cap Amanita pantherina
Amanita pantherina is a beautiful and iconic mushroom. A muted relative of the Amanita muscaria or fly agaric, its cap features a bold pattern of ochre brown dots with white spots. This spotted toadstool also shares the fly agaric’s healing, psychoactive and rather toxic potential and is one of the more dangerous mushrooms to consume in its whole, raw form. (ACS Laboratory)

Today's top story in Salish Current: Life in sobriety 'works out well' for news producer

Another humpback whale found dead in the Salish Sea
A humpback whale has been found dead in the Salish Sea, the second confirmed humpback death in coastal B.C. waters in just over two weeks. The whale was identified through photographs as Polyphemus (BCZ0342), a 21-year old humpback known to migrate to Hawaii. Jeff Lawrence reports. (CHEK) 

“I've been thinking about this possibility for 15 years": Killer whale experts make new discovery off North American coast
New research has revealed that West Coast transient killer whales – found from south-eastern Alaska to southern California – are two distinct communities that rarely encounter each other. Daniel Graham reports. (Discover Wildlife) 

Plans to dredge Burrard Inlet remain uncosted, says Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Authority also says work could begin as early as next year, following further consultation, permitting. Wolfgang Depner reports. (Canadian Press) 

Salmon back in the Klamath River but finding their way into irrigation canals, something farmers and officials want to prevent
State officials say demand is outpacing supply for screens to keep salmon from getting stranded in irrigation canals, but a project is under way to help out fish and farmers. Justin Higginbottom reports.(Jefferson Public Radio) 

Democracy Watch

• Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide (AP) 
• Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House (AP) 
• UW loses federal funding for migrant students (KUOW) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  240 PM PST Mon Nov 10 2025    
TUE  SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain.  
TUE NIGHT  E wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after  midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W  6 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain  likely after midnight.

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