1/29 Mouse lemur, Goldendale energy storage, logging exemption, heavy rain, LNG flaring, democracy watch

Mouse lemur

 
Mouse lemur Lemur pusillus
The mouse lemurs are nocturnal lemurs of the genus Microcebus. Mouse lemurs, like all lemurs, are endemic to Madagascar. They live within the treetops in dry deciduous forests, sub-arid thorn scrublands, and secondary forests, as well as in coastal and bamboo forests, making burrows in the tree trunks. There were two known mouse lemur species in 1992; by 2016, there were 24. It was estimated that the 24 mouse lemur species evolved from a common ancestor 18–11 million years ago. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  New plan for trail on San Juan Island

Major Gorge energy development gets fed go-ahead
The hotly contested Goldendale Energy Storage Project, located near Goldendale, Wash., has been awarded a key 40-year construction and operations license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The decision comes after a five-year application process. Yakama Nation leaders continue to oppose pumped hydropower storage project in Klickitat County. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight) 

Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land
A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from environmental review is unlawful because it lacked statutory limits, a federal judge recently ruled. Alex Baumhardt reports. (Oregon Capital Chronicle) 

Storms bringing heavy rain, high stream flows to Island
People are being warned to be cautious around rivers and behind the wheel, with more than 100 millimetres of rain expected on west Vancouver Island. Darron Kloster reports. (Times Colonist) 

‘How do we correct this?’ Kitimat residents seek solutions to LNG Canada flaring fiasco
For some locals from the northwest B.C. town, confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas than planned brings relief — and renewed frustration over the noise, emissions and unanswered questions. Matt Simmons reports. (The Narwhal) 

Democracy Watch

• Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust (AP) 
• More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths (AP) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  217 PM PST Wed Jan 28 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON   
THU  SE wind 20 to 30 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt in the  afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 4 seconds and W  9 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.  
THU NIGHT  SE wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SE  4 ft at 4 seconds, SW 4 ft at 13 seconds and W 8 ft at  14 seconds. Rain.

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