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Pansy Viola × wittrockiana
The garden pansy is a type of polychromatic large-flowered hybrid plant
cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from
several species in the section Melanium of the genus Viola, particularly V. tricolor, a wildflower of Europe and western Asia known as heartsease. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: WSU Skagit County Extension launches second cohort of climate stewards
Statewide drought declared due to dismal snowpack
After a warm winter left Washington’s mountains largely bare this spring, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a statewide emergency drought declaration as projected water supplies are likely to fall far short of the state’s summer demand. This is the fourth year in a row that part or all of Washington will be under a drought declaration, and it is the fourth statewide drought emergency since 2015. (Dept. of Ecology)
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change, telling a gathering of climate change skeptics they should “celebrate vindication.” Matthew Daly reports. (Associated Press)
Why are you mostly being sold Alaska-caught salmon in British Columbia?
Many critics argue Alaska takes too many salmon and is harming populations — but it’s easier to find Alaska-caught fish in B.C. stores and Alaskan salmon fisheries have global sustainability certification that B.C. salmon fisheries don’t. What gives? Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood reports. (The Narwhal)
Clallam commissioners approve grant for pinto abalone research
The Clallam County commissioners have approved a $147,000 Department of Ecology grant to the county’s Marine Resource Committe for project administration, management, coordination and implementation for the pinto abalone and oil spill preparedness/training projects, according to county documents. Emily Hanson reports. (Peninsula Daily News)
Famed mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American atop Mount Everest, dies at 97
Longtime Port Townsend resident inspired generations of alpinists, defined an active NW outdoor lifestyle. Elliott Almond reports. (CDN)
Gray whale was in ‘very debilitated state’ before it died in Willapa River
The gray whale found dead in the Willapa River over the weekend was malnourished and had suffered internal injuries, biologists said Tuesday. The internal injuries were related to being wrapped around woody debris before it died near Raymond, Pacific County. Paige Cornwell reports. (Seattle Times)
Democracy Watch
After a warm winter left Washington’s mountains largely bare this spring, the Washington Department of Ecology issued a statewide emergency drought declaration as projected water supplies are likely to fall far short of the state’s summer demand. This is the fourth year in a row that part or all of Washington will be under a drought declaration, and it is the fourth statewide drought emergency since 2015. (Dept. of Ecology)
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to ‘celebrate vindication’ after repeal of baseline climate rule
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change, telling a gathering of climate change skeptics they should “celebrate vindication.” Matthew Daly reports. (Associated Press)
Why are you mostly being sold Alaska-caught salmon in British Columbia?
Many critics argue Alaska takes too many salmon and is harming populations — but it’s easier to find Alaska-caught fish in B.C. stores and Alaskan salmon fisheries have global sustainability certification that B.C. salmon fisheries don’t. What gives? Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood reports. (The Narwhal)
Clallam commissioners approve grant for pinto abalone research
The Clallam County commissioners have approved a $147,000 Department of Ecology grant to the county’s Marine Resource Committe for project administration, management, coordination and implementation for the pinto abalone and oil spill preparedness/training projects, according to county documents. Emily Hanson reports. (Peninsula Daily News)
Famed mountaineer Jim Whittaker, first American atop Mount Everest, dies at 97
Longtime Port Townsend resident inspired generations of alpinists, defined an active NW outdoor lifestyle. Elliott Almond reports. (CDN)
Gray whale was in ‘very debilitated state’ before it died in Willapa River
The gray whale found dead in the Willapa River over the weekend was malnourished and had suffered internal injuries, biologists said Tuesday. The internal injuries were related to being wrapped around woody debris before it died near Raymond, Pacific County. Paige Cornwell reports. (Seattle Times)
Democracy Watch
- Bondi won’t appear for House deposition next week in the Epstein investigation (AP)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 211 PM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 211 PM PDT Wed Apr 8 2026
THU
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at
9 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds.
THU NIGHT E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds.
THU NIGHT E wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds.
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