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The Washington State Farm Bureau and the Building Industry Association of Washington had a federal judge's ruling go against them this week. Both groups were arguing to have the Orca de-listed as an Endangered Species because that classification determines what protections the Sound itself is afforded and, by extension, the waterways that feed the Sound and the land adjacent to those waterways.

We bring you this update on the Lake Union dock fire not because there's some overwhelming demand for additional coverage or because the MSM are failing to keep you informed in any way, but because we have some new MT plugins that we're dying to try out. If all goes well there should be a map just off to the right there. That's 1801 Fairview Ave E or the location of the NOAA dock on the Eastern edge of Lake Union.

It's not all work and hard-nosed politicking in the state senate. Every once in a while the senators enjoy popping the tops off a few cold ones and voting up a state mascot or something. Excuse us, "official marine mammal of Washington." That would be the orca, of course, and the senate voted 46-1 to pass the bill and send it up to the Governor who is expected to sign it. Killer whale hater Brian Weinstein of Mercer Island cast the "no" vote, arguing in favor of the seal or sea otter. Actually, the PI reports that he'll be happy to have orcas represent the state.

Seattle's preferred method of total annihilation has always been the earthquake, with an eruption of Mt. Rainier running a close second. Possibly both at the same time. But after Asia's tragedy at the end of last year, tidal waves are on everyone's mind. Think a tsunami wouldn't be able to navigate the Sound and find its way into Elliot Bay? Think again.