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| Scotch Broom |
Scotch Broom Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom is a perennial, many-branched, shrub ranging in
height from 3 to 10 feet tall. This plant is on the Washington
State quarantine list. It displaces native and beneficial plants,
causing loss of grassland and open forest. It aggressively spreads
to form monocultures, replacing desirable forage grasses and young
trees. Seeds are toxic to livestock and horses. (Washington State
Noxious Weed Control Board)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Lopez residents bridge political divide
UW prof in political storm as Trump
targets national weather lab
An expert on extreme weather, Shuyi Chen currently chairs the academic nonprofit that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research. That means she and like-minded scientists are now in a battle with President Donald Trump. Daniel Beckman reports. (Seattle Times)
Ex-consultants now drafting B.C. mine permit they once promoted
Former consultants helped advance the massive KSM mine in the private sector. Metadata shows they are now drafting its permit from inside the B.C. government. Stefan Labbé reports. (BIV)
An expert on extreme weather, Shuyi Chen currently chairs the academic nonprofit that manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research. That means she and like-minded scientists are now in a battle with President Donald Trump. Daniel Beckman reports. (Seattle Times)
Ex-consultants now drafting B.C. mine permit they once promoted
Former consultants helped advance the massive KSM mine in the private sector. Metadata shows they are now drafting its permit from inside the B.C. government. Stefan Labbé reports. (BIV)
Electric ferry aims to reduce
underwater noise, but threats still remain for humpbacks in B.C.
3 humpback whales were found dead last fall in B.C., 2 died from vessel strikes. Alanna Kelly reports. (CBC)
Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall
Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back. Lydia DePillis reports. (NY Times)
Outdoors Parasite found in Western WA coyotes puts dogs and humans at risk
Most cities across America coexist with coyotes, whether they know it or not, and the Seattle-Tacoma area is no exception. A new study by a team of University of Washington researchers recently has revealed that over one-third of the coyotes studied across Western Washington carry a deadly tapeworm that can be transmitted to pets and, in some cases, to humans. Gavin Feed reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
Mel Tonasket reflects on 55 Years in Indian Country
Mel Tonasket says the modern history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is defined by a single turning point: the decision to reject federal termination, and the decades of work that followed to rebuild tribal sovereignty and influence. Paul W. Taylor reports. (Washington State Standard)
Democracy Watch
3 humpback whales were found dead last fall in B.C., 2 died from vessel strikes. Alanna Kelly reports. (CBC)
Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall
Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back. Lydia DePillis reports. (NY Times)
Outdoors Parasite found in Western WA coyotes puts dogs and humans at risk
Most cities across America coexist with coyotes, whether they know it or not, and the Seattle-Tacoma area is no exception. A new study by a team of University of Washington researchers recently has revealed that over one-third of the coyotes studied across Western Washington carry a deadly tapeworm that can be transmitted to pets and, in some cases, to humans. Gavin Feed reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
Mel Tonasket reflects on 55 Years in Indian Country
Mel Tonasket says the modern history of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is defined by a single turning point: the decision to reject federal termination, and the decades of work that followed to rebuild tribal sovereignty and influence. Paul W. Taylor reports. (Washington State Standard)
Democracy Watch
- The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars (NPR)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 114 PM PDT Mon Apr 20 2026
TUE W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Rain likely.
TUE NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 114 PM PDT Mon Apr 20 2026
TUE W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Rain likely.
TUE NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
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