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| Pink Fairy Armadillo |
Pink Fairy Armadillo Chlamyphorus truncatus
Also known as the Pichiciego, the pink fairy armadillo is the smallest
known species of armadillo. It lives in the sandy plains and dry
grasslands of central Argentina and other parts of South America. Unique
adaptations like an aerodynamic body shape, smooth dorsal shell, and
sharp claws mean this creature is able to completely bury itself in the
sand in a matter of seconds and then navigate underground with ease.
Similar to a mole, the pink fairy armadillo will spend the vast majority
of its life underground. It is also nocturnal, only emerging
occasionally at night to find food.
Today's top story in Salish
Current: School districts push back against threats to cut federal funding
Documents reveal over 1,000 potential infractions left unchecked by B.C.’s energy regulator
Hidden records reveal a widespread pattern of lax enforcement of laws
and regulations intended to protect the environment and communities.
Matt Simmons and Kate Schneider report. (The Narwhal) One oil and gas site was ‘stinky,’ another was ‘gurgling.’ B.C. officials gave them a pass anyway (The Narwhal)
Supreme Court strikes down EPA rules on discharge of water pollution
The justices ruled that the agency cannot impose generic prohibitions
against violating water quality standards. Justin Jouvenal and Maxine
Joselow report. (Washington Post)
Washington may raise Discover Pass price to $45
The passes provide access to state parks and other public lands. Fees
for them have been $30 since they were introduced about 14 years ago.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero (Washington State Standard)
Why are eggs so expensive in Washington right now?
Local producers are taking precautions against avian flu, but people
scrambling to buy might also be a factor in increased price and
scarcity. Jadenne Radoc Cabahug reports. (CascadePBS)
Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries
In 2024, island communities worked with the Legislature and the state
Department of Transportation to form the Fix Our Ferries Coalition,
which advocates for funding more boats, addressing staffing shortages,
and increasing accountability and transparency within Washington State
Ferries. Juan Jocom reports. (WNPA News Service)
Red Fish, Blue Fish
Mexican hogfish change colors—and sex—as they grow, perplexing scientists and attracting admirers. April Reese reports. (bioGraphic)
The First 100 Days
- New Secretary Linda McMahon unveils ‘final mission’ for U.S. Department of Education (News From The States)
- $75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that's over (Associated Press)
- Trump may put hundreds of federal buildings up for sale, including FBI, USDA, DOJ (Washington State Standard)
- Trump administration also pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine (Associated Press)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 244 AM PST Wed Mar 5 2025 TODAY SE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to E late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.
TONIGHT NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds.
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