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The Elwha River Bridge on Highway 101 west of Port Angeles reopened to vehicle traffic this morning after being closed for nine days to allow contractors to construct the approaches to the new bridge. Travelers will see occasional one-way alternating traffic with flaggers during work hours as permanent striping and signing are completed along with work on high friction surface treatment.

 
The new bridge is 40 feet wide with two 12-foot lanes and 8-foot wide shoulders to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.  The new bridge span meets modern earthquake standards and has a gentler curve on its westbound approach.

Crews will now begin demolishing the old bridge, which was built nearly a hundred years ago in 1926.  Over the last several years, the Elwha River has dramatically changed its course and flow, leading to significant erosion around the bridge foundations.  As a result highway engineers estimate the riverbed around the bridge’s piers had lowered 14 feet.  Crews will also continue installing engineered log jams to help restore more natural river conditions.  The entire project is expected to be completed in the late fall.

Hi Ciscoe, what are these red dots on my maple tree and what should I do?  Jeff from Lacey.

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Do you know why the very tips of some of my apple tree branches/sprouts are all shriveled and dry while the majority of my apple tree looks thriving and beautiful? Do you think that improved Meyer lemon and pink variegated lemon trees can be planted outside in Seattle now that we are technically zone 9a? What month is the best to trim fruit trees here in Seattle? Sarah

My neighbor has a beautiful bush rose that is lipstick in color and has many buds on it.  Can you please tell me what this is? Paul

Those in B.C. and throughout Canada who often travel south of the border with their dog by land, sea or air will soon have to follow new rules set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Starting Aug. 1, 2024, all canines, including service dogs, will have to appear healthy, be at least six months old and be microchipped when entering the U.S., according to the CDC.

In addition to the already required forms, the organization says dogs must also have a CDC Dog Import Form, which can be filled out online starting July 15.

Dr. Danny Joffe, a Calgary veterinarian and vice president of medical operations at VCA Canada Animal Hospitals, says a microchip and implanting it can cost between $100 to $150. This procedure can be done at a vet clinic or hospital.

He’s encouraging dog owners to carefully review the CDC website to ensure they have all the relevant information and requirements for their dog to travel.

The CDC says extra documentation may be needed based on where the dog has been in the last six months and whether or not it received its rabies vaccine in the U.S.

That’s because dogs arriving from countries with a high risk of dog rabies must be protected against the disease, according to the organization. Canada is not considered high risk, however, the CDC says the new rules still apply to Canadians and come in an effort to help protect the health and safety of people and pets.

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A high school teacher in British Columbia had their teaching certificate cancelled and is unable to reapply for 15 years for kissing a vulnerable student in 2022.

The B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation says the contact occurred on July 4, 2022, the day of the student’s high school graduation, at the former teacher’s home.

The teacher’s adult children were having a party at the home that night, which included some university-aged attendees drinking alcohol.

The student, who the teacher had taught, was at the party and was not of legal drinking age, but had consumed alcohol at the party.

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The Klallam word of the week is  "DOOR". 

In Partnership with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, KSQM brings you the Klallam Word of the Week.

“Word of the Week” is a short educational feature spotlighting a Klallam language word by pronunciation, definition and use.  Vocal talents provided by Mary Norton, Charlene Dick and Loni Greninger and Timothy O'Connell. 

Music performed by Jonah LittleSunday.

“Word of the Week” is heard on KSQM every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 12:30 and 5PM, and is made possible through the support of The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe.

“Word of the Week” is also heard on KPTZ 91.9 FM every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:15PM. 

Visit their website: www.kptz.org.

The young whale was enticed to the lagoon outlet by members of two local first nation tribes using a small inflatable vessel and sea lion meat.  The escape involved swimming through a swift-moving, narrow channel and underneath a bridge and then immediately swimming toward the open ocean and making calls for its extended family members, according to rescue officials.

The orca has been the focus of intense rescue efforts since March 23, when her pregnant mother became stranded on a rocky beach and died. 

There were concerns that the young whale might strand itself on the same rocky beach where her mother died during low tide.

The Canadian Fisheries Department will now work with First Nations, whale watchers, researchers and boaters to monitor the location of the orca calf's extended Bigg's killer whale family.

The rescue team will continue to monitor the young orca's whereabouts, her condition, and if she has a chance to reunite with family.