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Blue rockfish Sebastes mystinus
Blue rockfish are distributed from northern Baja California to
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, though the northern limit of
the species is uncertain. In 2015, blue rockfish were split in to
two separate species - blue and deacon rockfishes. Blue rockfish
can grow up to 53 cm (21 in) in length and reach more than 5 lbs,
living for up to at least 44 years. (WDFW)
Today's top story in Salish Current: The future of Bellingham’s wastewater
BC Announces Plans for Three New Indigenous-Led Conservation Areas
Small patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’ Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
Small patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’ Sarah Cox reports. (The Tyee)
Trump’s top air pollution regulator to resign
Aaron Szabo, a former registered lobbyist for the oil and chemical industries, said he would resign as the head of the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation on July 17. He did not provide a reason for his departure after nearly a year in the Senate-confirmed position. Maxine Joselow and Lisa Friedman report. (NY Times)
Meet Gary, an exotic cat that B.C. just outlawed as a pet
As of May 2026, you can no longer buy or sell exotic cats in British Columbia. What do we do with them all now? Michelle Cyca reports. (The Narwhal)
Aaron Szabo, a former registered lobbyist for the oil and chemical industries, said he would resign as the head of the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation on July 17. He did not provide a reason for his departure after nearly a year in the Senate-confirmed position. Maxine Joselow and Lisa Friedman report. (NY Times)
Meet Gary, an exotic cat that B.C. just outlawed as a pet
As of May 2026, you can no longer buy or sell exotic cats in British Columbia. What do we do with them all now? Michelle Cyca reports. (The Narwhal)
Groundwater is definitely declining. What now?
“We need to protect water supplies,” says Wash. Gov. Ferguson. But conservation alone won’t solve the problem. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
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“We need to protect water supplies,” says Wash. Gov. Ferguson. But conservation alone won’t solve the problem. Kendra Chamberlain reports. (Columbia Insight)
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Here's your tug weather—
est Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
143 PM PDT Wed Jul 8 2026
THU W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
THU W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
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