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| Red elderberry [David A. Hofmann] |
Red elderberry Sambucus racemosa
Red elderberry does best in moist, well-drained soil. Occasionally it
does not survive transplanting, but once it lives through transplant
shock it grows vigorously even in its first growing season. Stems that
are damaged or die back have an amazing ability to regenerate from the
roots.
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Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report large profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments. Cathy Bussewitz reports. (Associated Press)
With 2030 deadline to cut emissions approaching, WA has a long way to go
Greenhouse gas emissions in Washington will need to plummet over the next three and a half years to comply with ambitious state climate regulations. Washington met its first emissions limit set in 2020, mostly due to the pandemic. The 2030 target will be a much heavier lift, according to new information presented Monday at a Washington Climate Partnership meeting. Aspen Ford reports. (Washington State Standard)
Lummi Nation earns national EPA award for ‘exceptional’ wastewater treatment work
The Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District recently celebrated a national award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for major upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. The Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant was one of five projects to be nationally recognized as “exceptional” out of several thousand similar projects over the year. Hailey LeRoy reports. (Bellingham Herald)
Controversial Central WA gas power plant for data centers canceled amid activist backlash
A contentious plan to build a behind-the-meter gas power plant to meet growing demand from data centers in Central Washington has been canceled. Monica Nickelsburg reports. (KUOW)
The Science Behind BC’s Fire Danger Ratings
‘Extreme’ isn’t just a vibe. How decades of research help inform the public and set rules for workers. Ainslie Cruickshank reports. (The Tyee)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
148 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026
TODAY S wind around 5 kt, veering to NW late this morning, backing to W early this afternoon, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely after midnight.
SAT W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.
SAT NIGHT SW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely in the evening.
SUN W wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
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