Yelloweye Rockfish
Yelloweye Rockfish Sebastes ruberrimus
Yelloweye rockfish are among the longest lived of rockfishes, with
maximum age reported to be up to 150 years. This species also is very
slow growing and late to mature. Although conservation measures like
fishing bans have been put in place in Puget Sound, recovery from
threats such as past overfishing and continued bycatch will take many
years due to the life history of yelloweye rockfish. The Puget
Sound/Georgia Basin distinct population segment (DPS) in Washington
State is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. (NOAA)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Indigenous cultural center aims to immerse visitors in Coast Salish history
WA tribes, conservation groups sue over Trump endangered species rule
Northwest tribal nations and conservation groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday, challenging a new rule that aims to eliminate habitat protections for imperiled species. The new rule, rescinding the longstanding definition of “harm,” would make it legal to kill and injure ESA-listed species by destroying habitat. Isabella Breda reports.(Seattle Times)
Outdoor guides struggle as Washington’s rivers shrink amid drought
Washington is in its fourth straight year of drought, and many rivers are running much lower and slower than normal. This impacts fishermen and farmers. It is also a problem for outdoor recreation, as the changing conditions make some activities more difficult and dangerous. Bellamy Pailthorp reports, (KNKX)
Independent investigation into major Comox sewage leak recommended by regional district staff
On May 26, up to 6,000 cubic metres of untreated sewage gushed into the Comox Harbour, a sensitive marine ecosystem. Staff at the Comox Valley Regional District on Vancouver Island have recommended an independent investigation into a major sewage leak in May after residents called for one. Maryse Zeidler reports. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
Northwest tribal nations and conservation groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday, challenging a new rule that aims to eliminate habitat protections for imperiled species. The new rule, rescinding the longstanding definition of “harm,” would make it legal to kill and injure ESA-listed species by destroying habitat. Isabella Breda reports.(Seattle Times)
Outdoor guides struggle as Washington’s rivers shrink amid drought
Washington is in its fourth straight year of drought, and many rivers are running much lower and slower than normal. This impacts fishermen and farmers. It is also a problem for outdoor recreation, as the changing conditions make some activities more difficult and dangerous. Bellamy Pailthorp reports, (KNKX)
Independent investigation into major Comox sewage leak recommended by regional district staff
On May 26, up to 6,000 cubic metres of untreated sewage gushed into the Comox Harbour, a sensitive marine ecosystem. Staff at the Comox Valley Regional District on Vancouver Island have recommended an independent investigation into a major sewage leak in May after residents called for one. Maryse Zeidler reports. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
- US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent (Washington State Standard)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
210 PM PDT Tue Jul 14 2026
WED
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft
at 9 seconds.
WED NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W
3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
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