Thursday, July 28, 2016

THE OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT:

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:


Cantwell, Colleagues Seek Update to Current Lead Screening Policy to Protect Children from Lead Hazards, Prevent Life-Long Health Effects

Sen. Murray Announces Port of Everett Transportation Grant: Will Help Already-Thriving Port Compete in Global Marketplace, Support Local and Regional Economy

Kingston resident believes tiny-house movement could be answer to housing crisis

Refuge that served as Billy Frank Jr.’s medicine now named for him

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Gov. Inslee, Executive Constantine take a big-picture, cooperative approach to state’s mental-health system

WSDA: First West Nile virus horse case of the year confirmed in Grandview 

WASHINGTON STATE AG: AG ASKS COURTS TO HOLD EYMAN, COMMITTEES, IN CONTEMPT

Related news story:  EVERETT HERALD:   State attorney general wants Eyman found in contempt

WASHINGTON STATE AG: AG FERGUSON LEADS MULTI-STATE EFFORT SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER PROTECTIONS

Dept. of Commerce: We’re #1 for Tech and Innovation in America’s Top States for Business 2016

DOE: State reviewing Pullman shoreline program

DOE: South Seattle companies sign cleanup agreement

DOE: Reviewing San Juan County's shoreline protection plan

DOH: New report shows impact of hepatitis C in Washington State now and in the future

DNR: Appeals court upholds DNR-Navy easement

DNR: Fire danger rating increases to high in Spokane and Okanogan counties

WSDOT: Total highway closures coming to SR 104, SR 307 to replace fish culverts

In other Northwest headlines....

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Dairy farmers tell state its rules on cow manure are too costly

EVERETT HERALD: Boeing says 747 production could end; reports 2nd quarter loss

SEATTLE TIMES: Patients in ‘immediate danger,’ but state didn’t stop pain doctor for years

SEATTLE PI: Will Seattle voters ever rebel and reject a big property tax levy?

SPOKESMAN REVIEW: City officials intentionally withheld information about Straub ouster until after election


NOTE PAD:

Today's video clip; The County Commission reconsidered their decison on the proposed bed and breakfast development in Clallam Bay, they decided to approve an emergency ordinance on the Emergency ordinance to establish Interim Official Controls under RCW 36.70A.390 and HomeRule Charter for certain rural zoning districts to limit size of structures---Vote to approve 2-1, Peach voting against: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hYIghfno1Y

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
Man in the Image of God
Unlike the animals, man was created in the image or likeness of God (Gen. 1:26-28). This is what makes man superior to animals. This concept is both challenging and amazing. What consequence does this have to the subject of creation as compared to evolution? (Note that Adam, in the image of God, in turn had a son in his image - Gen. 5:1-5).---Gospel Way