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Creeping jenny

Creeping jenny Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia nummulariais a species of flowering plant in the primrose family Primulaceae. Its common names include moneywort, creeping jenny, herb twopence and twopenny grass. It is native to Europe, but has been introduced to North America, where it is considered an invasive species in some areas. It aggressively spreads in favorable conditions, such as low wet ground or near ponds. It is moderately difficult to remove by hand pulling. Any tiny piece left behind will regrow. (Wikipedia)

Salmon still ascend the 'Creek of Hope'
Longfellow Creek near West Seattle's industrial district still draws spawning salmon despite a century of city development and an onslaught of toxic chemicals. A current exhibit by photographer Tom Reese explores this often-overlooked gem of urban nature. Eric Wagner reports. (Salish Sea Currents Magazine)

'They're our relatives.' Samish Indian Nation prepares to welcome new orca calf to Puget Sound
Since the recent birth of a southern resident orca calf, Coast Salish tribes have begun preparing for the naming ceremony that will officially welcome their new relative to the community. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez reports. (KUOW)

'Prolific' killer whale matriarch Wake presumed dead after nearly a year without a sighting
Decades-old orca T46 was last spotted near Alert Bay, B.C., in February 2023. (CBC)

Fish and Wildlife gathering information on four regional species
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking organizations, universities, private researchers and naturalists for data on four rare regional species. Fish and Wildlife wants information on the wolverine, island marble butterfly, burrowing owl and Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan as part of its process to assess their survival. Emma Fletcher-Frazer reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)

Victoria’s Christmas Bird Count: Delight and decline
The birders counted more than 85,000 individuals of 143 species. Louise Dickson reports. (Times Colonist)

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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  213 AM PST Thu Jan 4 2024    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON    
TODAY  S wind 15 to 25 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Wind  waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain in the morning  then rain likely in the afternoon.  
TONIGHT  W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 25 kt after  midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 10 ft at 16 seconds. Rain  likely in the evening then a chance of rain after midnight.

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