2/11 Midge, Edmonds marsh, Ingenika, caribou habitat map, ‘Na̱mg̱is territory, WA income tax, democracy watch.

Midge

 
 Midge Chironomidae
Any of a group of tiny two-winged flies (order Diptera) that superficially resemble mosquitoes. Although they resemble mosquitoes, midges are harmless, with small mouthparts that are not elongated into a piercing structure for blood feeding. Midges are usually found around ponds or streams in late afternoon and evening in swarms that produce a humming sound. Midges may breed in water or manure or under tree bark. (Brittanica)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  How big should Whatcom County’s new jail be? Part 1 

Edmonds receives federal grant to advance marsh restoration
The $677,400 grant will go toward a public planning process and developing a design to connect the marsh with the Puget Sound. Jenna Peterson reports. (Everett Herald) 

Vigil to mark 5 years since deadly northern B.C. tugboat accident, push for stronger standards
Charley Cragg, Troy Pearson died after tugboat Ingenika sank near Kitimat in Feb. 2021. Nick Logan reports. (CBC) 

Ottawa sued over B.C. caribou habitat map delays
An application to the Federal Court claims the federal government has failed in its legal duty to map southern mountain caribou habitat in B.C. and Alberta. Stefan Labbé reports. (Times Colonist) 

Life on ‘Na̱mg̱is territory, at the edge of the ocean
 Off the northern tip of Vancouver Island, in the tiny community of Alert Bay, B.C., residents hold deep connections to the land and waters. Matt Simmons reports. (The Narwhal) 

WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle
Democrats rejected GOP amendments before pushing their tax on millionaires through a Senate committee. The bill was revised to expand an exemption for small businesses and make other changes. Jerry Cornfield reports. (Washington State Standard) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument (AP) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  231 PM PST Tue Feb 10 2026    
WED  E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at  10 seconds.  
WED NIGHT  NE wind around 5 kt, backing to W after midnight.  Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds.

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