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| Brown cat shark [NOAA] |
Brown catshark Apristurus brunneus
The brown catshark is commonly found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from
the northern Pacific waters off the coast of British Columbia and south
to the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. They may live as far south
as Ecuador and Peru. Very little is known about the behavior of brown
catsharks; they are believed to be solitary, nocturnal creatures. They
are thought to be migratory, but most of the year near the edge of the
continental shelf. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Activists sound alarm amid wave of ICE detentions
Air quality worsens amid smoky skies, hot weather: Here's what to expect
Hazy, smoky skies from wildfires and building heat will be the story, with relief not likely until a stronger onshore push arrives later this week. Smoke is increasing Tuesday as more wildfire smoke drifts in from central and eastern Washington and British Columbia. (KOMO)
Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada, officials said Tuesday, making it one of the country’s most destructive fires in recent years. Dan Wilson, chief of the Okanagan Indian Band, said the Bradley Creek wildfire devastated much of the reserve near Vernon, about 440 kilometers (275 miles) northeast of Vancouver. (Associated Press)
'Ceremonies change lives' Nisqually youth learn and guide through paddling
Tribal families from around the Northwest paddled to Nisqually for this year's canoe journey. “It teaches a lot of our youth that we still have culture,” said youth skipper Aliya Choke. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX)
Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
An appeals court on Tuesday handed a victory to a group of federal grant recipients that the Trump administration has prevented from spending billions of dollars in climate funding for over a year. Claire Brown reports. (NY Times)
Officials push back on federal changes that could impact WA science news
The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to federal funding rules. Washington’s governor and university leaders say this would politicize the grant award process. Anna Marie Yanny reports. (KNKX)
BC Just Spent $74,900 to Kill a Single Wolf in the Kootenays
The program exists to save at-risk caribou, but critics want Ottawa to move to preserve herds’ old-growth habitat. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
‘We’re still here’: Echoes of Senćoŧen draws community to Lime Kiln State Park
Community members, tribal leaders and visitors from across the border gathered at Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island on July 23 for the third annual Echoes of Senćoŧen gathering, an evening of song, story and food organized by Josiah French Feld through his organization PKOLS pq̕áls, with support from the Friends of Lime Kiln Society and Protectors of the Salish Sea. Darrell Kirk reports. (San Juan Journal)
Democracy Watch
Hazy, smoky skies from wildfires and building heat will be the story, with relief not likely until a stronger onshore push arrives later this week. Smoke is increasing Tuesday as more wildfire smoke drifts in from central and eastern Washington and British Columbia. (KOMO)
Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada, officials said Tuesday, making it one of the country’s most destructive fires in recent years. Dan Wilson, chief of the Okanagan Indian Band, said the Bradley Creek wildfire devastated much of the reserve near Vernon, about 440 kilometers (275 miles) northeast of Vancouver. (Associated Press)
'Ceremonies change lives' Nisqually youth learn and guide through paddling
Tribal families from around the Northwest paddled to Nisqually for this year's canoe journey. “It teaches a lot of our youth that we still have culture,” said youth skipper Aliya Choke. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX)
Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
An appeals court on Tuesday handed a victory to a group of federal grant recipients that the Trump administration has prevented from spending billions of dollars in climate funding for over a year. Claire Brown reports. (NY Times)
Officials push back on federal changes that could impact WA science news
The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to federal funding rules. Washington’s governor and university leaders say this would politicize the grant award process. Anna Marie Yanny reports. (KNKX)
BC Just Spent $74,900 to Kill a Single Wolf in the Kootenays
The program exists to save at-risk caribou, but critics want Ottawa to move to preserve herds’ old-growth habitat. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
‘We’re still here’: Echoes of Senćoŧen draws community to Lime Kiln State Park
Community members, tribal leaders and visitors from across the border gathered at Lime Kiln Point State Park on San Juan Island on July 23 for the third annual Echoes of Senćoŧen gathering, an evening of song, story and food organized by Josiah French Feld through his organization PKOLS pq̕áls, with support from the Friends of Lime Kiln Society and Protectors of the Salish Sea. Darrell Kirk reports. (San Juan Journal)
Democracy Watch
- Democratic state officials urge US Supreme Court to affirm pause on Trump vote-by-mail order (Washington State Standard)
- Poop-painted portrait of U.S. president goes global (Times Colonist)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
223 PM PDT Tue Aug 4 2026
WED E wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
WED E wind around 5 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT W wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 8 seconds.
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