12/9 Poinsettia, wind energy, daytime coyotes, democracy watch

 

Poinsettia

Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima

The poinsettia is a commercially important flowering plant species of the diverse spurge family Euphorbiaceae. Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the poinsettia was first described by Europeans in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays. (Wikipedia)

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Today's top story in Salish Current: Election results set port plans in motion

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was “arbitrary and capricious” and violates U.S. law. Matthew Daly and Jennifer McDermott report. (Associated Press) 

Seattle sees uptick in reports of daytime coyote encounters 
Nighttime coyote sightings are not uncommon in Western Washington. But a recent uptick in daytime encounters has some Seattle residents near Volunteer Park and the Washington Park Arboretum concerned. Lisa Brooks reports. (KNKX) 

Democracy Watch

• Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization (AP) 
• Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups (AP) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  220 PM PST Mon Dec 8 2025    
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM PST TUESDAY THROUGH  TUESDAY EVENING    
TUE  SW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SE in the afternoon. Seas  5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in  the morning, then rain in the afternoon.  
TUE NIGHT  SE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 25 to 30 kt after  midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 5 seconds and W  8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.

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