9/10 Crane fly, ESA suit, dead Chinook, CANXPORT, coho killer, A-I wildfire cameras, democracy watch.

Crane fly

  Crane flies 
Crane flies are known as mosquito hawks or "skeeter-eaters", though they do not actually prey on adult mosquitos or other insects.They are also sometimes called "daddy longlegs", a name which is also used for arachnids. The larvae of crane flies are known commonly as leatherjackets. Crane flies first appeared during the Middle Triassic, around 245 million years ago, making them one of the oldest known groups of flies, and are found worldwide. (Wikipedia)

Today's top story in Salish Current:  Commentary: Understanding and respect to pave the path forward

WA sues to prevent federal changes that would undercut Endangered Species Act
Washington state is challenging federal changes that would clear the way for more oil drilling and mining in habitats where endangered species live and slash other protections. Sarah Mizes-Tan reports. (KNKX/KUOW) 

Federally protected Chinook salmon among dead fish under I-90 light rail 
The investigations now underway below I-90 focus on how underwater anode cables, which carry a low-level electrical current, could have killed fish — and how many of which species perished. Isabella Breda and Mike Lindblom report. (Seattle Times) 

Trade war pushes Canada to Pacific exports. What does it mean for WA? 
Some 200 decision-makers from across the Canadian shipping, commodity and energy industries traveled to this remote corner of British Columbia for the Aug. 27 grand opening of Prince Rupert’s CANXPORT, a new facility that moves bulk products from railcars into containers for export on cargo ships. Gregory Scruggs reports. (Seattle Times) 

Inside the search for a mysterious salmon killer
For years, scientists and First Nations couldn’t explain the rash of coho deaths that followed heavy rain. Now it’s been traced back to car tires — and they’re racing to keep highly toxic chemicals out of the water. Julie Chadwick reports.(The Narwhal) 

AI-powered cameras provide 'eyes' and 'nose' to detect Island wildfires
The cameras from North Vancouver company SenseNet are installed on a mountain near Nanaimo and on Sidney Island. Hannah Link reports. (Times Colonist) 

Democracy Watch

• Canada 'will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!': B.C. premier unveils new border welcome signs (CBC) 
• Trump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court (Washington State Standard) 

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Here's your tug weather— 
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  147 PM PDT Wed Sep 9 2026    
THU  W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon.  Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.  
THU NIGHT  W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas  4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 9 seconds.

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