Salish Current presents "America at 250," an evening of provocative conversation about who we are and where we are going— and an art auction to support local news! Click here to view the amazing artwork up for live and silent auction, and RSVP at salishcurrent.rsvp@gmail.com to reserve your seat. "America at 250" features eminent historian and Western Washington University scholar Johann Neem and journalist Ron Judd discussing the search for a common narrative to describe what our county means to us. The event features live and silent auctions of fine art from local artists curated by artist Chris Moench and a paddle-raising led by guest auctioneer Frank Catalano. Appetizers and no-host bar are available. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Hotel Leo,Bellingham. RSVP at salishcurrent.rsvp@gmail.com
Aloha Koala Friday!
The koala, sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. Its closest living relatives are the wombats.
The koala, sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae. Its closest living relatives are the wombats.
Oil interests threaten life in Arctic refuge’s fragile coastal plain
The coastal plain of the Arctic Wildlife National Refuge, one of the most fragile and fought over pieces of public land in our country, is caught in a fight that has continued over the same thing for decades. Oil.
The coastal plain of the Arctic Wildlife National Refuge, one of the most fragile and fought over pieces of public land in our country, is caught in a fight that has continued over the same thing for decades. Oil.
Foresters, activists dispute federal Roadless Rule claim
The U.S. Department of Agriculture claims that a 25-year-old conservation measure, the “roadless rule,” blocks preventative wildfire work, but some foresters and activists disagree.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture claims that a 25-year-old conservation measure, the “roadless rule,” blocks preventative wildfire work, but some foresters and activists disagree.
An Underwater Interview with BC’s Marine Detective
Jackie Hildering teaches people that we can build a better world. And that depends on a healthy ocean.
Jackie Hildering teaches people that we can build a better world. And that depends on a healthy ocean.
What will super El Niño mean for Puget Sound’s already warming waters?
The Puget Sound region is heating up; there’s no doubt about it. The years 2025 and 2026 saw warmer-than-usual temperatures across Western Washington, from Olympia to Bellingham. Puget Sound’s waters are warming as well.
The Puget Sound region is heating up; there’s no doubt about it. The years 2025 and 2026 saw warmer-than-usual temperatures across Western Washington, from Olympia to Bellingham. Puget Sound’s waters are warming as well.
Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., gets greenlight for expansion
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River, saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits.
The federal government has approved expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C., on Tilbury Island in the Fraser River, saying potential adverse effects are justified by the project's benefits.
Battery facility proposed north of Ferndale in PSE push for renewables
Oregon-based energy company GridStor has proposed a 100-megawatt, 7-acre enclosure of lithium-ion batteries on a 27-acre lot in Custer, north of Ferndale.
Oregon-based energy company GridStor has proposed a 100-megawatt, 7-acre enclosure of lithium-ion batteries on a 27-acre lot in Custer, north of Ferndale.
Congress debates lethal removal of seals and sea lions in Puget Sound
A proposed amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act has renewed a debate over the merits of killing seals and sea lions to protect salmon.
A proposed amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act has renewed a debate over the merits of killing seals and sea lions to protect salmon.
Sea lion found dead in West Seattle was shot at least a dozen times
An adult California sea lion lies dead at the mouth of Duwamish River in West Seattle, killed after it was shot at least a dozen times.
An adult California sea lion lies dead at the mouth of Duwamish River in West Seattle, killed after it was shot at least a dozen times.
Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea
UBC-led research uncovered tiny marine spiders that suck the juice out of jellyfish and other hydroids.
UBC-led research uncovered tiny marine spiders that suck the juice out of jellyfish and other hydroids.
First Nations Invest in Genomics Testing for Their Fisheries
Five Nuu-chah-nulth nations will soon no longer need to rely on DFO to run data that informs management and conservation.
Five Nuu-chah-nulth nations will soon no longer need to rely on DFO to run data that informs management and conservation.
WA public lands commissioner scales back order protecting older forests
Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is scaling back an order to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests, citing financial strain and a lack of authority to carry out his vision.
Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is scaling back an order to set aside 77,000 acres of older forests, citing financial strain and a lack of authority to carry out his vision.
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