INSLEE KEEPS WASHINGTONIANS CIVIAL LIBERTIES ON HOLD

As I mentioned before, Gov. Inslee has no intention of ever reopening this state.

How can I make that statement you may ask.? Just by his action of always making excuses of keeping we Washingtonians under his thumb.  Every day our civil liberties are being intruding  on  by Inslee's covid-19 regime.  Making us to wear mask, restrictions our right to assemble, how we worship in our churches. I could go on.

 The following press release is an example of my point that Inslee has us on the phase reopening chess board keeping all of us in check. I'm glad at least some people in the state legislature is waking up to Inslee's gambit of power.

 Even some of his own party (the Democrats) are questioning these actions. ---Peter Ripley

Inslee announces two-week pause on phases

Every county will remain in its current phase.

From the Governor's medium page

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a two-week pause on movement in the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. Under the pause, every county will remain in its current phase. At the end of two weeks, each county will be re-evaluated.

The decision was made in consultation with the Department of Health, and reflects current data suggesting Washington’s fourth wave has hit a plateau.

“We are at the intersection of progress and failure, and we cannot veer from the path of progress,” Inslee said Tuesday. “Our economy is beginning to show early signs of growth thanks to some of our great legislative victories and we know vaccines are the ticket to further reopening — if we adhere to public health until enough people are vaccinated.”

For the past several weeks, epidemiologists have been following the state’s fourth COVID-19 wave, which now appears to be leveling out. The fourth wave has been less severe and case counts and mortalities have not been tied in rates of increase as they have in the past.

“The two-week pause provides time to see which direction we are heading and whether we are turning the corner on the 4th wave while we continue to do everything we possibly can to get more people vaccinated — especially younger adults — to decrease future risk,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer, Public Health — Seattle & King County. “Our best path out of the painful cycle of COVID-19 resurgences and restrictions — and for a return to normalcy as quickly as possible — is by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. As more people get vaccinated, the number of infections and hospitalizations will go down and all of us will be safer.”

The changes in data throughout the fourth wave have been attributed to increasing vaccination rates, shortening hospital stays and lessening the severity of the illness. The state’s early vaccine prioritization has also been tied to improved data and decreasing mortality rates in the state’s most vulnerable populations.

“Vaccines are one of the most important tools we have to fight this pandemic,” said Umair Shah, MD, MPH, secretary, Department of Health. “This ‘pause’ will allow our partners to advance their efforts to vaccinate individuals, families, and work with businesses to continue to reopen safely.”

Vaccines are now available to all Washingtonians 16 and up. To find an appointment, visit VaccineLocator.doh.wa.gov.

“While we’re pausing today, it doesn’t mean we have a clear path out of these phases either. We have a choice in these next couple weeks to get vaccinated and take more control over the course of this pandemic,” Inslee said. “If we can do the right thing together, we can pull through. I am confident and believe that if more people continue to get vaccinated and mask up, we can get our numbers down.”

Related news stories:

WA Democratic lawmakers decry pause of Pierce County--Seattle Times

Lakewood mayor: ‘Science turns into political science’ with pause on rollbacks--MY NORTHWEST

Inslee orders two-week pause on counties sliding back phases

Snohomish County, and much of Washington, had braced for reversion to Phase 2 of reopening plan--THE EVERETT HERALD 

(2) In other State news headlines:

Inslee signs economic justice legislation to help working families

The governor signed the Working Families Tax Credit and capital gains excise tax in Tukwila on Tuesday.

GYPSY MOTH TREATMENTS BEGIN IN COWLITZ COUNTY

gypsy moth treatment signThe Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) plans to begin treatments to eradicate a gypsy moth introduction starting Monday, May 10, weather permitting. In total, WSDA will aerially treat about 640 acres with a naturally occurring soil bacteria, Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki.)

AG FERGUSON FILES LAWSUIT OVER TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANY’S DISCRIMINATORY DENIALS.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a lawsuit against travel insurance company Allianz over its discriminatory practice of categorically denying insurance claims for Washingtonians who had to cancel or reschedule their travel plans because of mental health events.

Cleaning up: An update to the Landsburg Mine site cleanup plan.

The Landsburg coal mine operated for many years under a hill in Southeast King County.  The mining method changed the landscape by creating a depression, called a subsidence trench, that follows the path of the mine’s tunnel line. Several companies then used part of the trench to dispose of industrial waste in the 1960s and 1970s. The mine closed in 1975.

Boots on the ground: AmeriCorps members support COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) AmeriCorps members can typically be found planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, or building trails. When a disaster takes place, our members and staff are ready to pitch in. This spring, they have been helping the state respond to the coronavirus pandemic through supporting vaccine distribution.

Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased during the week of April 25 – May 1

OLYMPIA – During the week of April 25 – May 1, there were 10,507 initial regular unemployment claims (down 9.6 percent from the prior week) and 404,257 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 0.9 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).  

Annual Forest Health Highlights Report Illustrates Challenges Facing Washington Forests.

FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC:

Senator Murray Holds Roundtable with People with Disabilities on Historic Caregiving Investment in American Jobs Plan.

Senator Murray Holds Roundtable on Digital Equity for Historically Underserved Communities in Washington State.

Cantwell Statement on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

EDMONDS, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.

(3) IN THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES:

WORLD NEWS:

Stop evictions in East Jerusalem neighborhood immediately, UN rights office urges Israel.

The UN’s human rights office (OHCHR), on Friday, called on Israel to immediately halt all forced evictions, including those in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, as well as to exercise maximum restraint in the use of force while ensuring safety and security there.

Brazil: UN rights office urges independent probe into deadly police operation in Rio de Janeiro.

The UN's human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday called for an independent, thorough and impartial investigation into a major police operation in a favela in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, in which at least 25 were reportedly killed, including a police officer.

Cut methane emissions to avert global temperature rise, UN-backed study urges.

Methane emissions caused by human activity can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade, thus helping to keep global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change, according to a UN-backed report published on Thursday. 

Former LRA leader, ex-child soldier, sentenced to 25 years in prison.

A former leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Uganda, who himself had been abducted by the rebel group as a child, was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday. 

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Chemical Weapons in Syria.--USUN

Joint Statement Following Russia’s Arria-Formula Meeting on Odessa Events--USUN

Ortega’s Electoral Legislation, Biased Council Undermine Credibility of Nicaraguan Elections--US STATE DEPT.

NATIONAL HEADLINES:

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria--WH

There Must Be Rules for How We Use Space, Defense Leaders Say--DOD

Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Two Community Colleges to Improve Access for Students with Disabilities

The Justice Department announced today the signing of two agreements with community colleges to remove barriers experienced by students with disabilities, including veterans. The agreements, reached with Central Texas College of Killeen (CTC), located in Killeen, Texas, and Tidewater Community College (TCC), located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, are part of the department’s commitment to ensure that educational institutions comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Both colleges have high populations of servicemembers who have returned from active duty.---DOJ

U.S. Department of Education Announces Richard Cordray as Chief Operating Officer of Federal Student Aid.

EPA Honors Small Business Champions at its 31st Annual Administrator’s Small Business Programs Awards Ceremony.

HUD COMPLETES DIRECT SALE OF STATE OF NEW YORK SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE NOTES TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOODS

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced that it has completed a direct mortgage note sale with the State of New York and a non-profit partner to support the revitalization of vacant and abandoned properties and reduce neighborhood blight.

New CDC Campaign Highlights Steps to Prevent Injury in Adults Ages 65 and Over

Still Going Strong reminds older adults that getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you enjoy.

BUSINESS & FINANCE:

K-Shaped Recovery Gives Way to Great Resurgence--US CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

More than 1.1 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; payments total approximately 164 million--US TREASURY DEPT.

Reminder to tax-exempt organizations: 990s, other forms due on May 17; information and tools available to help.

USDA Invests $92.2 Million in Grants for Local, Regional Food Producers Affected by the Pandemic.--USDA

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR RANGE HERDING, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS UNDER THE H-2A PROGRAM--US DEPT. of Labor

The Economic Outlook and Implications for Monetary Policy--THE FED

FTC Report to Congress Examines Anti-Competitive Repair Restrictions, Recommends Ways to Expand Consumers’ Repair Options--FTC

(4) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS:

This week's top video: Race-Baiters Be Damned: 3 Big Lies About Racism DEBUNKED | Glenn TV

Straight from the Marxist con of critical race theory are three big lies about “systemic racism” in America that are debilitating to our nation: the lie that policing in the U.S. is thoroughly racist, the lie of voter suppression, and the lie of equity as the solution to solve "racism." Despite the evidence disproving these lies, they grow stronger, thanks to Democrats and activists with selfish interest in these narratives, who, along with their media partners, spread the sinister message that everything in America is racist by default and only massive government intervention can save us from ourselves. President Biden, Vice President Harris, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi – every Democrat on the national stage sees racism in literally everything at this point. In this precarious time for America, Glenn and North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson join together with data and the truth to fight back against the race-baiters ripping us apart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDJqSuytiPU

'I Thought I Was Going to Die' – Man Held at Gunpoint and Beaten by Portland's Antifa/BLM Terrorists Talks From Hospital Trauma Center--PJ MEDIA

How Black Silence Is Violence in the Black Community

Attacks on conservative ideas are as fierce as ever, but the leftist grip on black America is finally loosening.---The Patriot Post

Five Quick Things: Dems Get Nastier and More Personal--American Spectator

Americans sleepwalking into a socialist nightmare--Washington Times

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are right: America is not a racist country--Washington Examiner

People Have Gotten ‘Institutionalized’ by COVID---National Review

LOCAL MEETINGS.

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:

Clallam County Commission work session for 5/10/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1262

Clallam County Commission Board meeting for 5/11/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7264

Clallam County Board of Health meeting for 5/18/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_1605f0b1f1ac07aab2c55f63c44f5751.pdf&view=1

City of Sequim Council meeting for 5/10/21

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2420

Special Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 5/11/21

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112021-515

City of Forks Council meeting for 5/10/21

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Agenda_20210510.pdf

Clallam County PUD meeting for 5/10/21

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5-10-21-WEB-PacketRev1.pdf

PASD Board Meeting

When: Thu, May 13, 7pm – 9pm

Where: 905 W 9th St, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA, Lincoln Center.

JEFFERSON COUNTY:

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 5/10/21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=c5bb2088-f1a2-4713-a73e-a3f138484379&prefilter=845,5958

Port of Port Townsend meeting for 5/12/21

https://portofpt.com/event/may-12-commission-meeting/

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BIBLE VERSE: Colossians 4:5-6 (New King James Version)

 

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

 

 

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