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Sablefish Anoplopoma fimbria
Sablefish are a deepwater species native to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. They are a tasty source of protein, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and fetch a high price in local markets. They are often referred to as black cod, even though they are not actually part of the cod family. The Northern population inhabits Alaska and northern British Columbia waters; the southern population inhabits southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California waters. Both populations mix off southwest Vancouver Island and northwest Washington. (NOAA)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Alaska cruise line experiments with new fuel
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail as long as they are properly maintained and inspected. Martha Bellisle and Josh Funk report. (Associated Press) 6 of 9 missing in Nippon mill blast in Longview recovered, bringing confirmed dead to 8 (KATU)
Ruling against Aboriginal title on private land is allowed to stand by high court
A New Brunswick ruling that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land has been allowed to stand by the Supreme Court of Canada, giving British Columbia an avenue to win its appeal in the landmark Cowichan Tribes case, B.C.'s attorney general said Thursday. Wolfgang Depner and Nono Shen report. (Canadian Press)
Steven Guilbeault quits politics as Canada’s climate fight leaves the House
The ‘most ambitious environment minister Canada has ever had’ is resigning, an activist investor group is done convincing banks and fossil fuel companies — and climate action is back outside. Denise Balkissoon reports.(The Narwhal)
Mount Vernon council extends moratorium on BESS facilities
The Mount Vernon City Council voted Wednesday to extend the city’s moratorium on battery energy storage systems, or BESS, for six months while the city continues to develop permanent regulations. The moratorium restricts the city from accepting applications for the siting, developing and constructing of BESS facilities. The moratorium has been in place since May 2025. Milo Whitman reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail as long as they are properly maintained and inspected. Martha Bellisle and Josh Funk report. (Associated Press) 6 of 9 missing in Nippon mill blast in Longview recovered, bringing confirmed dead to 8 (KATU)
Ruling against Aboriginal title on private land is allowed to stand by high court
A New Brunswick ruling that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land has been allowed to stand by the Supreme Court of Canada, giving British Columbia an avenue to win its appeal in the landmark Cowichan Tribes case, B.C.'s attorney general said Thursday. Wolfgang Depner and Nono Shen report. (Canadian Press)
Steven Guilbeault quits politics as Canada’s climate fight leaves the House
The ‘most ambitious environment minister Canada has ever had’ is resigning, an activist investor group is done convincing banks and fossil fuel companies — and climate action is back outside. Denise Balkissoon reports.(The Narwhal)
Mount Vernon council extends moratorium on BESS facilities
The Mount Vernon City Council voted Wednesday to extend the city’s moratorium on battery energy storage systems, or BESS, for six months while the city continues to develop permanent regulations. The moratorium restricts the city from accepting applications for the siting, developing and constructing of BESS facilities. The moratorium has been in place since May 2025. Milo Whitman reports. (Skagit Valley Herald)
Trump administration proposal aims to accelerate drilling amid Alaska oil industry’s revival
As major oil companies eye new drilling on Alaska’s North Slope, the Trump administration is now working to accelerate their projects by streamlining environmental reviews on federal land. It’s a move that could boost production amid what leaders describe as a “renaissance” of North Slope oil. Max Graham reports. (Northern Journal)
Clean energy advocates facing red tape in Washington look for answers in Texas
Despite leading the nation in progressive policies for the transition to renewable energy, Washington ranks dead last in clean energy growth. Faced with a backlog of projects, lawmakers and energy developers are looking for new ways to move forward. Some say the answers might come from Texas. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX)
As major oil companies eye new drilling on Alaska’s North Slope, the Trump administration is now working to accelerate their projects by streamlining environmental reviews on federal land. It’s a move that could boost production amid what leaders describe as a “renaissance” of North Slope oil. Max Graham reports. (Northern Journal)
Clean energy advocates facing red tape in Washington look for answers in Texas
Despite leading the nation in progressive policies for the transition to renewable energy, Washington ranks dead last in clean energy growth. Faced with a backlog of projects, lawmakers and energy developers are looking for new ways to move forward. Some say the answers might come from Texas. Bellamy Pailthorp reports. (KNKX)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
138 PM PDT Thu May 28 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
FRI W wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds and W 11 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT W wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.
SAT W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds.
SUN W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
FRI W wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 8 seconds and W 11 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI NIGHT W wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.
SAT W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds.
SUN W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds.
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