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Ocean Spray Holodiscus discolor
There are seven to ten species of Holodiscus, all native to the Americas; from British Columbia to Bolivia. It is native from southern British Columbia to southern California, east to western Montana, Colorado and Arizona. The wood, known as “Ironwood” in English, was used for many tools and utensils by natives. It was made even harder by heating it over a fire and polishing it with horsetail stems. It was used for roasting tongs “because it won’t burn,” for digging sticks, fishing hooks, needles, canoe paddles, bows, and spear, harpoon, and arrow shafts, Oceanspray pegs were used in construction, when nails were not readily available. (Native Plants PNW)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Bellingham residents cut Flock cameras, part of a growing trend
Fall-like weather system to hit western Washington this week
Forecasters are expecting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms through Thursday. Jason Upton reports. (My Bellingham Now) B.C.'s 1st 'fall storm' could bring 'onslaught' of rain to parts of coast Environment Canada is warning that the first "fall storm" of the season is closing in on parts of the British Columbia coast. Simon Little reports. (CBC)
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects. Maxine Joselow reports.(NY Times)
A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies, and prompted questions about whether those changes have made consumers more vulnerable. Anna Claire Vollers reports. (Washington State Standard)
Democracy Watch
Forecasters are expecting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms through Thursday. Jason Upton reports. (My Bellingham Now) B.C.'s 1st 'fall storm' could bring 'onslaught' of rain to parts of coast Environment Canada is warning that the first "fall storm" of the season is closing in on parts of the British Columbia coast. Simon Little reports. (CBC)
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Data Centers
Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects. Maxine Joselow reports.(NY Times)
A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net
The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies, and prompted questions about whether those changes have made consumers more vulnerable. Anna Claire Vollers reports. (Washington State Standard)
Democracy Watch
- Postal Service work to comply with Trump’s executive order is rushed and sloppy, a whistleblower contends (AP)
- WA officials decry Trump administration’s reported ramp-up in voter fraud investigations (Washington State Standard)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026
WED SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Showers.
WED NIGHT SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 132 PM PDT Tue Sep 1 2026
WED SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. Showers.
WED NIGHT SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
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