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Tourism-dependent companies lost the 2020 season and much of this year’s as well due to COVID-19. “We are slogging through,” Bird said. “We have been very thankful for the support that we’ve received locally and from Canadians, but it’s not enough to get us through year after year. We desperately need international tourists to be here.” Eagle Wing currently has 27 full-time employees; it had 49 in 2019, although some were part-time. Canada’s decision to open the border comes after the federal transport minister arrived in Victoria last week to say that cruise ships — whi...

Tourism-dependent companies lost the 2020 season and much of this year’s as well due to COVID-19. “We are slogging through,” Bird said. “We have been very thankful for the support that we’ve received locally and from Canadians, but it’s not enough to get us through year after year. We desperately need international tourists to be here.” Eagle Wing currently has 27 full-time employees; it had 49 in 2019, although some were part-time. Canada’s decision to open the border comes after the federal transport minister arrived in Victoria last week to say that cruise ships — whi...

Today Thunderstorms likely this morning. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 58F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low 38F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Updated: April 27, 2021 @ 8:13 am

Today Scattered thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 38F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms early, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 38F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Updated: April 27, 2021 @ 5:16 pm

 in Puget Sound. Naturalists had a whale of a time over the Easter weekend spotting four different pods of Bigg's killer whales in the Salish Sea, including two orcas known for their standout appearance. Whale watchers also spotted the Southern Resident orca J-pod swimming against the outgoing tide up the east coast of San Juan Island. In all, the Pacific Whale Watch Association reported seeing 56 orcas over the weekend. Among a group traveling up Haro Strait, which is the boundary waters between the U.S. and Canada, was a Bigg’s killer whale named “Chainsaw.” The orca got its nickname...