Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests $17.9 million in 13 counties.

Press release issued 7/ 15/21

https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news-releases/washington-community-economic-revitalization-board-invests-17-9-million-in-13-counties/

OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved over $15.3 million in grants and $2.6 million in low-interest loans for planning, economic development and rural broadband infrastructure construction projects.

Nine rural broadband projects were approved for over $14 million in grants from the CERB coronavirus capital projects fund, enabling an estimated 3,858 high-speed internet connections once completed. Another three projects approved for funding under CERB’s committed private partner program represent $684,500 in grants and more than $2.5 million in loans that will be matched by over $7.6 million in private investment. The partner projects will create an estimated 200 jobs. Three additional projects were approved for planning grants totaling $150,000.

Projects funded are located in Asotin, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Garfield, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lincoln, Pacific, Skagit, Thurston, Walla Walla and Whitman counties.

See the complete table of grants and loans approved today.

“CERB’s mission is to help local governments and tribes finance their vision for the future. As we move forward from COVID-19, this is more important than ever. Targeted local investment in economic development and rural broadband infrastructure is essential to building a foundation for successful and sustainable economic growth. In these unprecedented times, the projects approved for funding represent the economic, cultural, and geographic diversity of our state. These investments will have a positive economic impact at a time when it is needed the most,” said CERB Chair Randy Hayden.

“CERB investments in critical infrastructure, such as broadband, have never been more important for local leaders seeking to build back better from the pandemic,” said Washington State Commerce Director Lisa Brown. “This funding strengthens rural communities all across our state by supporting plans for economic vitality and opportunities for people to thrive, wherever they choose to live.”

The release of CERB funds to the projects approved today is contingent upon each applicant completing specific pre-contract requirements, such as finalizing other funding sources and obtaining necessary permits.

Since 1982, CERB has committed nearly $203 million to local jurisdictions across the state, an investment generating more than 36,600 jobs, and private capital investment of a $5.8 billion – a $29-to-$1 return on CERB investments. Read the 2020 CERB Legislative Report

Since 2018, CERB has committed $13.45 million to rural broadband infrastructure to local jurisdictions and Tribes.  These investments are estimated to generate 14,391 connections, through 14 projects, across 45 rural underserved communities. Read the 2020 CERB Rural Broadband Legislative Report

As Washington’s strategic economic development resource, CERB is focused on creating private sector jobs in partnership with local governments by financing infrastructure improvements. These improvements encourage new business development and expansion. In addition to funding construction projects, CERB provides limited funding for studies that evaluate high-priority economic development projects. Learn more about CERB at www.commerce.wa.gov/cerb.

IN OTHER STATE RELATED NEWS:

State Public Works Board accepting grant applications for broadband construction.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) is accepting applications for broadband infrastructure construction grants now through Oct. 1, 2021. Cities, towns, counties, special purpose districts and Tribes are eligible to apply.

Washington Courts: News and Information

OCLA delivers plan for launching Washington State’s first-in-nation “Right to Counsel” program.

The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA), the independent judicial branch agency charged with administering and overseeing state funding for civil legal aid services throughout Washington, today delivered to the legislature a plan for implementing the first-in-nation statewide “Right to Counsel” program for indigent tenants facing eviction.

Ecology declares drought emergency.

OLYMPIA – 

A historically dry spring and summer, followed by a record-breaking heat wave, have affected water supplies across Washington, prompting the Washington Department of Ecology to issue a drought emergency for most of the state. The only areas excluded from the emergency declaration are Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett.

Boots on the ground: AmeriCorps members conduct water quality surveys with Snoqualmie Tribe.

Our Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) restoration crews focus on restoring important habitat along the banks of Washington’s rivers and streams. By planting these riparian zones — the places where land and water meet — with native trees and shrubs, members gain hands-on experience while improving ecosystem health and water quality throughout the state.

Initial unemployment insurance claims for week of July 4 - 10, 2021.

OLYMPIA – During the week of July 4 – July 10, there were 5,488 initial regular unemployment claims (down 7.4 percent from the prior week) and 340,204 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). 

First female grizzly bear captured, radio collared, and released onsite in Washington.

SPOKANE – In a first for Washington state, wildlife biologists recently captured and fitted a female grizzly bear

Fire Danger Ratings Rise In More Parts of Eastern Washington.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its partners are increasing Fire Danger Ratings and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels on DNR-protected lands in parts of eastern Washington.

FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC

House Appropriations Committee Advances Federal Funding to Invest in STEM Education on Olympic Peninsula

Kilmer Led Effort to Ensure Appropriations Committee Approved $450,000 to Support Regional STEM Education Expansion Efforts.

In case you missed it: posted 7/1/21

House Appropriations Committee Advances New Federal Funding for Port Angeles Food Bank’s Nourish to Flourish Expansion

Kilmer Led Effort to Ensure Appropriations Committee Approved $900,000 for Port Angeles Food Bank Expansion.

Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Include Support for National Guard Firefighting Efforts in Upcoming Funding Bill

In letter, Cantwell, colleagues call for resources and training for National Guard to address increasingly severe wildfire season. Cantwell also advocated for additional funding to address wildfires in Energy and Natural Resources infrastructure package.

Cantwell Heralds Full Restoration of Tongass National Forest Protections

Biden Admin announces full reversal of Trump directive that stripped protections for over 9 million acres of pristine Alaskan forestlands, including old-growth stands.

Senator Murray: New Budget Deal’s Climate Priorities Are Critical for Washington State.

(Seattle, WA) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Budget Committee and one of the negotiators of the budget framework, issued the following statement on the newly announced FY2022 Budget Resolution’s climate priorities following Governor Jay Inslee’s emergency drought declaration yesterday.

Senator Murray Applauds Judiciary Committee Vote Advancing Washington State Nominees.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance three Washington state judicial nominees to the floor for consideration by the full Senate. The date of the floor vote is not yet scheduled. Each candidate testified before the full Senate Judiciary Committee last month where Senator Murray spoke in support of each nominee. Following today’s vote, Senator Murray reiterated her strong support for the nominees, Lauren King, Judge David Estudillo, and Tana Lin, to fill U.S. District Court Judicial vacancies in the Western District of Washington.

(2) THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES

WORLD NEWS

Deadly flooding, heatwaves in Europe, highlight urgency of climate action.

Heavy rainfall that has triggered deadly and catastrophic flooding in several western European countries, is just the latest indicator that all nations need to do more to hold back climate change-induced disasters, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.

UN rights chief calls for prompt release of protestors held in Cuba.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday called for the prompt release of protestors and journalists detained during anti-government demonstrations in Cuba, some of whom are being held incommunicado. 

Afghanistan: Funding shortfall amid deepening humanitarian crisis.

A senior UN official on Thursday urged donors to step up support for Afghanistan, where ongoing drought and increased military operations amid foreign troop withdrawal, are displacing scores of civilians, creating a growing humanitarian crisis. 

‘Deeply negative impact’ of COVID pandemic, reverses SDG progress.

Closing a key international development forum on Thursday, the deputy UN chief observed that a year of “immense challenges” has reversed progress on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

‘We are with you’: The South African care centres providing hope for survivors of sexual violence.

In South Africa, a sexual offence is committed every ten minutes, and the number is rising, according to official police statistics. The UN is working closely with the Government to ensure that care centres have the resources to help survivors of sexual violence across the country, including the most deprived regions. 

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya--USUN

Announcing the U.S. – Afghanistan – Uzbekistan – Pakistan Quad Regional Support for Afghanistan-Peace Process and Post Settlement--US STATE DEPT.

Representatives of the United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity.  The parties consider long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan critical to regional connectivity and agree that peace and regional connectivity are mutually reinforcing.  Recognizing the historic opportunity to open flourishing interregional trade routes, the parties intend to cooperate to expand trade, build transit links, and strengthen business-to-business ties.  The parties agreed to meet in the coming months to determine the modalities of this cooperation with mutual consensus.

NATIONAL HEADLINES

FACT SHEET: U.S.-Germany Climate and Energy Partnership--WH

Milley Marks Full Operational Capability of NATO Command in Norfolk.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff marked the full operational capability of NATO's Joint Force Command — Norfolk, saying the command is integral to the alliance's strategy for maintaining peace.

Florida Department of Children and Families Agrees to Pay $17.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control

The Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) has agreed to pay to the United States $17,500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in its administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Until 2008, SNAP was known as the Food Stamp Program. 

U.S. Government Launches First One-Stop Ransomware Resource at StopRansomware.gov

New Website Provides Cybersecurity Resources from Across the Federal Government--DOJ

Secretary Mayorkas Overviews U.S. Maritime Migrant Interdiction Operations.

On July 13, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke about U.S. Maritime Migrant Interdiction Operations at a DHS press briefing. 

U.S. Department of Education Approves Massachusetts' Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $611 Million.

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory During COVID-19 Vaccination Push Warning American Public About Threat of Health Misinformation.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Treasury and IRS Announce Families of Nearly 60 Million Children Receive $15 Billion Dollars in First Payments of Expanded and Newly Advanceable Child Tax Credit--US TREASURY DEPT

Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress

Chair Powell submitted identical remarks to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, on July 15, 2021.--THE FED

USDA Awards $12 Million in Record-Breaking Farm to School Grants, Releases New Data Showing Expansion of Farm to School Efforts.

Less than Half of Small Business Owners Can Find Workers, New Poll Shows--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

IRS Security Summit announces summer campaign to raise awareness among tax pros about identity theft; urges practitioners to boost security immunity.

IRS: Monthly Child Tax Credit payments begin.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families have started receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes.

FTC Takes Action against Septic Tank Cleaning Company that Made Millions of Illegal Robocalls to Consumers Nationwide.

(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS

Nutty Socialist Seattle Councilwoman Kshama Sawant Gets Involved in Her Recall Campaign for All the Wrong Reasons--PJ MEDIA

Trump EVISCERATES Biden's Weak-Kneed Response to Communist Oppression in Cuba--PJ MEDIA

What the Protests in Cuba Tell Us About the Left’s Agenda for America

Democrats didn’t want to tell the truth because it’s not a narrative they like.--Patriot Post

No Justice for Conservatives: 4 Incriminating Examples--NEWSMAX

Pelosi’s Trump impeachment 3.0--Washington Times

Denver school board member reveals critical race theory agenda--Washington Examiner

The Media’s Desire To Amplify Activism Is Spurring Anti-Christian Church Burnings--The Federalist Radio

LOCAL MEETINGS:

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETING:

Clallam County Commission work session 7/ 19/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1272

Clallam County Commission board meeting for 7/20/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7274

Clallam County Board of Health for 7/20/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_542a94fbeca3357600afd4ee64fd521c.pdf&view=1

City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 7/20/21

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/10598/CC-Agenda-Packet-07202021

OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 7/21/21

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AGENDA-July-21-2021.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 7/19/21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=509fe038-4650-4440-b324-c8fbeb77e8b3&prefilter=845,5958

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 7/19/21

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1681

Port of Port Townsend

1st Monthly Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, July 14, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

https://portofpt.com/event/july-14-commission-meeting/

He became the ultimate sacrifice 

BIBLE VERSE: Romans 1:16 (New King James Version)

 

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

 

 

Weekly Bible Study:  

He Is Antichrist

Few words bring to mind such fear as those who look for an “Antichrist” to lead the forces of Satan against the Son of God in a great apocalyptic conflagration in the final days. The dramatists of the left behind religions of our day predict the terrible end of the world in a horrific battle of the “Antichrist” seeking to destroy the people of God. Pews fill with trembling hearts at the sound of him who is called the “Antichrist”. Minds are void of what the true nature and teaching of the antichrist really means in the Bible.---by Kent Heaton

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