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Sea lemon Peltodoris nobilis
While most nudibranchs sport bright colors, sea lemons are deep yellow to burnt orange. Black spots mingle with protruding bumps called tubercles on the sea lemon's back. Fleshy antennae and a rosette of gills protrude from the back of a sea lemon's slim, flat body. A nudibranch's bright colors are usually a warning—eat me at your own risk. Predators scorn the sea lemon's penetrating, fruity odor and acidic taste. (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Millions of FEMA dollars coming for flood recovery
Readers remember: Whatcom Creek, June 10, 1999
Remember the day the pipeline exploded in Whatcom Creek, and the days afterward? Salish Current asked
readers to share their memories around the June 10, 1999, catastrophe.
We’re grateful for the responses, and not surprised that they echo the
community’s response at that time, of compassion and grief fueling
action — “never again”— that pushed establishment of new safeguards. (June 7, 2024 Salish Current)
Tire companies race to replace deadly tire chemical
A chemical found in tires is leading to the deaths of untold numbers of coho salmon in Puget Sound every year. Chemical companies are searching for an alternative but say the unique chemistry and function of 6PPD are major challenges. Christopher Dunagan reports. (Salish Current Magazine)
A chemical found in tires is leading to the deaths of untold numbers of coho salmon in Puget Sound every year. Chemical companies are searching for an alternative but say the unique chemistry and function of 6PPD are major challenges. Christopher Dunagan reports. (Salish Current Magazine)
In Pursuit of a Tiny Owl Nicknamed Brad Pitt
Western screech owls are disappearing from BC. Join researchers on a tricky night mission to find out why. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
Controversial plan to kill owls is underway in WA. Here’s who’s leading the way
Two years since the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife released its barred owl management plan, only the Yakama Nation Tribe in South Central Washington has initiated barred owl management on reservation lands and is actively killing the once-protected species. Gavin Feek reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
State order to kill wolf in northeast Washington is canceled
Agency Director Kelly Susewind authorized staff on May 22 to kill one wolf. A week later, on May 29, he withdrew the order and moved the agency into an evaluation period, stating if another attack on livestock occurs, lethal removal would be reconsidered. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard)
Film on ancient Salish Sea fishing tradition nets Emmy wins
An ancient fishing practice that was once used across the Salish Sea has earned new recognition through a Freeland filmmaker. A documentary series, “The Last Reefnetters,” exploring the history, culture and future of reef net fishing, known as the sxwo’le, received four Northwest Regional Emmy awards on May 30. Marina Blatt reports. (Whidbey News)
Province didn't properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine, B.C. Supreme Court judge says
KSM Mine project, near Stewart, B.C., has been under review and development for over a decade. Catherine Garrett reports. (CBC)
2 First Nations in B.C. withdraw legal challenge of Ksi Lisims LNG project
Project has tentative agreements with German buyers to take natural gas from B.C. Lauren Krugel reports. (Canadian Press)
Democracy Watch
Western screech owls are disappearing from BC. Join researchers on a tricky night mission to find out why. Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
Controversial plan to kill owls is underway in WA. Here’s who’s leading the way
Two years since the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife released its barred owl management plan, only the Yakama Nation Tribe in South Central Washington has initiated barred owl management on reservation lands and is actively killing the once-protected species. Gavin Feek reports. (Tacoma News Tribune)
State order to kill wolf in northeast Washington is canceled
Agency Director Kelly Susewind authorized staff on May 22 to kill one wolf. A week later, on May 29, he withdrew the order and moved the agency into an evaluation period, stating if another attack on livestock occurs, lethal removal would be reconsidered. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard)
Film on ancient Salish Sea fishing tradition nets Emmy wins
An ancient fishing practice that was once used across the Salish Sea has earned new recognition through a Freeland filmmaker. A documentary series, “The Last Reefnetters,” exploring the history, culture and future of reef net fishing, known as the sxwo’le, received four Northwest Regional Emmy awards on May 30. Marina Blatt reports. (Whidbey News)
Province didn't properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine, B.C. Supreme Court judge says
KSM Mine project, near Stewart, B.C., has been under review and development for over a decade. Catherine Garrett reports. (CBC)
2 First Nations in B.C. withdraw legal challenge of Ksi Lisims LNG project
Project has tentative agreements with German buyers to take natural gas from B.C. Lauren Krugel reports. (Canadian Press)
Democracy Watch
- Pentagon revises religious classifications amid backlash from LDS Church (USA Today)
- House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump (AP)
- Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters (Washington State Standard)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 202 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026
WED W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 9 seconds. WED NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 202 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026
WED W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 9 seconds. WED NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 10 seconds.
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