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Snapdragons Antirrhinum
Antirrhinum is a genus of plants in the Plantaginaceae
family, commonly known as dragon flowers or snapdragons because of the
flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and
closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are also sometimes called
toadflax or dog flower. (Wikipedia)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Local groups promote green boating during World Cup traffic
Study of 50 Years of Data Shows Southern Resident Orcas Are Increasingly Absent From Puget Sound
Researchers analyzing nearly 50 years of data have identified distinct shifts in the movement patterns of two killer whale populations within the Salish Sea. The study tracks the behavioral ecology of the endangered southern resident killer whales and a separate group of transient orcas, noting that the southern residents are increasingly absent from their traditional habitats in Puget Sound. (GeneOnline)
Researchers analyzing nearly 50 years of data have identified distinct shifts in the movement patterns of two killer whale populations within the Salish Sea. The study tracks the behavioral ecology of the endangered southern resident killer whales and a separate group of transient orcas, noting that the southern residents are increasingly absent from their traditional habitats in Puget Sound. (GeneOnline)
Humpback calf struck by Hullo ferry returns to Salish Sea after months-long absence
A young humpback whale that was believed to have been struck by a Hullo Ferries vessel in October was spotted in the waters of the Salish Sea this week, which came as a relief to whale watchers who had not seen the animal in months. Adam Chan reports. (CHEK)
The tab to keep a Pacific Northwest coal plant on standby keeps rising. Who will pay?
Utilities are spurning attempts by the facility’s owner to have them share in the costs stemming from a federal directive. Meanwhile, the plant sits idle. Tom Banse reports. (Washington State Standard)
A young humpback whale that was believed to have been struck by a Hullo Ferries vessel in October was spotted in the waters of the Salish Sea this week, which came as a relief to whale watchers who had not seen the animal in months. Adam Chan reports. (CHEK)
The tab to keep a Pacific Northwest coal plant on standby keeps rising. Who will pay?
Utilities are spurning attempts by the facility’s owner to have them share in the costs stemming from a federal directive. Meanwhile, the plant sits idle. Tom Banse reports. (Washington State Standard)
BPA abruptly pulls funding from Columbia River fisheries program
The Bonneville Power Administration isn’t going to put any more money into a fisheries program operated by state wildlife management agencies of Oregon and Washington and Clatsop County Fisheries in Oregon. BPA has provided funding for the program for decades. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer. Lindsay Whitehurst and David A. Lieb report. (Associated Press)
The Bonneville Power Administration isn’t going to put any more money into a fisheries program operated by state wildlife management agencies of Oregon and Washington and Clatsop County Fisheries in Oregon. BPA has provided funding for the program for decades. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer. Lindsay Whitehurst and David A. Lieb report. (Associated Press)
Democracy Watch
- Mount Vernon City Council votes to turn off Flock cameras, mayor concerned with process (Skagit Valley Herald)
- Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court (Washington State Standard)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 113 AM PDT Fri Jun 26 2026
TODAY S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
TONIGHT 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 9 seconds. A chance of rain.
SAT W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 113 AM PDT Fri Jun 26 2026
TODAY S wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 4 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
TONIGHT 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 9 seconds. A chance of rain.
SAT W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds.
SUN SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.
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