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Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill is one of several "panfish" species in Washington which is very popular across the state because they are easy to catch, they are a great "family fishing activity" and they make excellent table fare. The state record is 2.33 lbs for a bluegill caught by Ron Hinote in 1984. (WDFW)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Good Time Girls to kick off 2026 tours
Mystery orcas from afar thrill Seattle-area whale watchers
Three mystery whales have been surprising whale watchers from Canada to Olympia. Photos taken during the four days that the trio of whales spent in a busy harbor bounded by Vancouver’s Lions Gate and Trans-Canada Highway bridges showed these were Bigg’s killer whales, but they matched none of the whales in the catalogs. John Ryan reports. (KUOW)
Three mystery whales have been surprising whale watchers from Canada to Olympia. Photos taken during the four days that the trio of whales spent in a busy harbor bounded by Vancouver’s Lions Gate and Trans-Canada Highway bridges showed these were Bigg’s killer whales, but they matched none of the whales in the catalogs. John Ryan reports. (KUOW)
Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the ocean, new study shows
New research shows the chemicals we use to kill pests, heal our bodies and package our foods are spread throughout the ocean, intermingling with the microorganisms that feed marine life. They’ve reached even the most distant and remote places on the planet. Susanne Rust reports. (LA Times)
New research shows the chemicals we use to kill pests, heal our bodies and package our foods are spread throughout the ocean, intermingling with the microorganisms that feed marine life. They’ve reached even the most distant and remote places on the planet. Susanne Rust reports. (LA Times)
Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season as Environment Canada predicts hot year ahead
Environment Canada expects 2026 to be one of the hottest years on record. Meanwhile, B.C.'s River Forecast Centre says low snowpack in some regions could increase the potential for drought this spring and summer. (CBC)
Democracy Watch
Environment Canada expects 2026 to be one of the hottest years on record. Meanwhile, B.C.'s River Forecast Centre says low snowpack in some regions could increase the potential for drought this spring and summer. (CBC)
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- Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations (AP)
- Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president (AP)
- With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War (NY Times)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 256 PM PDT Mon Mar 16 2026 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
TUE S wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
TUE NIGHT S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 256 PM PDT Mon Mar 16 2026 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
TUE S wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
TUE NIGHT S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
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