Saturday, August 28, 2021

Would the same chaos happened, if Biden fallowed Trump's plan for withdraw from Afghanistan?

 

We may never know now because of Biden's reckless decision last week to get the military out of Afghanistan, before evacuating American Citizens, and those who helped us for twenty years, and other allies. To destroy the five military bases there, and lastly take away our military hardware and troops.

That was Trumps plan for withdrawing from Afghanistan, which needed to be done, because we can't fight other peoples wars for them, they have to be willing to fight for their freedom. If you have to pay soldiers to fight for freedom, then something is totally off. 

My question, even if Trump's plan was implemented, would we still see panicked Afghan citizens, storming the airport, and cling to planes taking off, and end up killing themselves? Would the tragic circumstances happen? 

We may never know for sure now because of President Biden's  disregard to our citizens, and Afghan allies now being held hostage by these Taliban terrorist  thugs. --Peter Ripley


Related news Stories

TRUMP WARNED US: Watch Donald Trump’s Major Warning on Afghanistan from 2017--Fox News


SHAME: Biden Likely to Leave Thousands of Americans Behind in Afghanistan.--PJ MEDIA


Kabul Airport: 'Total, Complete Chaos, Unsanitary Conditions and Rapidly Declining,' Rubio Warns.--PJ MEDIA


Biden Caves to the Taliban

Our commander-in-chief is committed to getting out of Afghanistan by August 31, just like the Taliban insists.--The Patriot Post


The President America Deserves, The Mess We Saw Coming--American Spectator


Final stretch: Westerners being blocked, beaten by Taliban amid last-ditch evacuation efforts--NY POST


What Afghanistan tells us about Team Biden's incompetence--Washington Times


 


RELATED PRESS RELEASES:


Afghanistan women’s rights are ‘red line’, UN rights chief tells States--UN NEWS CENTER

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet led calls on Tuesday for Afghanistan’s new Taliban leaders to respect the rights of all Afghans and warned that the treatment of women and girls is a “fundamental red line” that should not be crossed.


Remarks by President Biden on the Ongoing Evacuation Efforts in Afghanistan and the House Vote on the Build Back Better Agenda--WH


With Afghanistan Evacuation, It's Lives Over Equipment ... Period, DOD Spokesman Says.--DOD

The U.S. military is planning to leave Afghanistan by August 31. The plan for that departure includes not just U.S. service members, but also some of the important military equipment still in the country.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken On Afghanistan--US STATE DEPT.



STATE HEADLINE NEWS:


Inslee statement on FDA approval of Pfizer COVID vaccine

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the Food & Drug Administration's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the prevention of disease from COVID.

Ref Link

“The Food and Drug Administration’s full authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine today is a great milestone in our fight against this deadly pandemic. People who get vaccinated should be more confident than ever in the safety and effectiveness of this vaccine. It does not just save the lives of individuals; it can save entire communities from further devastation.


“More than half of American adults have been fully vaccinated against COVID, either through the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The result is that at least 170 million Americans, and more than 4 million Washingtonians, have robust protection from this virus. We can already see this in the fact that 95% of COVID hospitalizations in our state are among the unvaccinated. It is clear there is no safer, faster or more effective way to stop the transmission of this virus than through vaccination.


“Washingtonians can make informed decisions about getting this preventative treatment. Talk to your health provider about whether this is the right decision for you.”


STATE ERADICATES FIRST ASIAN GIANT HORNET NEST OF 2021, ASKS PUBLIC TO CONTINUE REPORTING.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) eradicated the first Asian giant hornet nest of the year on Wednesday, Aug. 25.


Bellingham medical providers must end illegal non-compete contracts, pay $110K as a result of AG Ferguson consent decree.

BELLINGHAM — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his antitrust consent decree, Bellingham Anesthesia Associates (BAA) must end its illegal dominance of the local health care market and pay $110,000 in costs and fees. BAA used unlawful non-compete clauses and exclusive contracts with area medical providers to take about 90 percent of the market share for physician-administered anesthesia services in Whatcom and Skagit counties. This legally enforceable agreement requires BAA to cease illegally requiring physicians to sign three-year non-compete contracts.


Word Counts and More — New Filing Requirements for State Appellate Courts Go Into Effect Sept. 1

August 25, 2021

Most attorneys and self-represented litigants who file documents with the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court will have new requirements to meet beginning Sept. 1, 2021.


Cleaning up: Agreement will start cleanup process where railroad tank cars stopped at former Seattle oil terminal.

BNSF Railway will add to an ongoing cleanup at the former Time Oil terminal on Salmon Bay in Seattle. We’re ready to sign a legal agreement with the railroad, along with a public participation plan on how we’ll keep the community informed about BNSF’s environmental activities at the site.


Buoy 10 to close to Chinook retention later this week.

OLYMPIA – The Buoy 10 fishery on the lower Columbia River will close to Chinook salmon retention beginning Friday, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon announced today.


Ivermectin should not be used to prevent or treat COVID-19

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) warns people should not take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19, following today’s Health Alert Network advisory released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug used commonly in humans and animals. Although it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of some parasitic worms, external parasites and skin conditions, evidence shows it is ineffective against treating the COVID-19 virus and the side effects can be potentially dangerous.


From our Congressional Delegation to DC

Cantwell Announces Over $22 Million in Grants to Washington State Airports

$10 Million going to Wenatchee’s Pangborn Memorial, $4 Million going to Bremerton National Airport.


Senator Murray: The Clock is Ticking on Voting Rights.


PAGE 2: BIDEN TALKS BIG AFTER TERRORIST ATTACK AT KABUL AIRPORT, BUT WILL HE ACT?


PAGE 3: FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC ON AFGHANISTAN


PAGE 4: ICYMI: Inslee letter to President Biden reaffirms Washington's support for Afghan refugees


 

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

Inslee announces educator vaccination requirement and statewide indoor mask mandate.


From the Governor's medium page

https://medium.com/@GovInslee/inslee-announces-educator-vaccination-requirement-and-statewide-indoor-mask-mandate-a2f5a47d8a31


Education vaccine mandate does not impact students

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a vaccination requirement for employees working in K-12, most childcare and early learning, and higher education, as well as an expansion of the statewide mask mandate to all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. The governor was joined for the announcement by Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and Secretary of Health Dr. Umair A. Shah.


Educator vaccine requirement

K -12 educators, school staff, coaches, bus drivers, school volunteers and others working in school facilities will have until October 18 to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. The requirement includes public, private and charter schools, and comes as schools across the state prepare to return for the 2021–2022 school year amid rapidly increasing case and hospitalization numbers. This does not impact students, regardless of age.

“It has been a long pandemic, and our students and teachers have borne their own unique burdens throughout,” Inslee said. “This virus is increasingly impacting young people, and those under the age of 12 still can’t get the vaccine for themselves. We won’t gamble with the health of our children, our educators and school staff, nor the health of the communities they serve.”

“As our school buildings reopen this fall for in-person learning, vaccination of our school employees will be a key mitigation measure to protect the health and safety of our students, staff, and families,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. “Our ability to maintain continued in-person learning without major COVID-related disruptions will depend on low virus transmission within our schools. I appreciate the governor’s leadership in taking this important step in the fight against the spread of this virus.”

As with state employees and private healthcare workers, there will be no test out option. Unions may bargain with school districts to negotiate time off to receive the vaccine or recover from symptoms of the vaccine. Just like the state worker mandate, there are limited exceptions under law which employees may apply for, including legitimate medical reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs. Individuals who refuse to get vaccinated will be subject to dismissal.


Higher education and childcare/early learning

Inslee also announced a vaccine requirement for employees in Washington’s higher education institutions, as well as for most childcare and early learning providers who serve children from multiple households.

Education staff, faculty and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated by October 18, consistent with the state worker vaccination requirement timeline.

Childcare providers affected by the requirement include the following groups

Licensed, certified and contracted early learning and childcare programs

License-exempt early learning, childcare and youth-development programs

Contractors (coaches, volunteers, trainers, etc.)

Not included in this mandate are providers delivering FFN (family, friends and neighbors) care.

Statewide mask mandate

The governor also announced that the existing statewide mask mandate will be expanded to once again include vaccinated individuals in indoor settings effective Monday, August 23.

The expansion comes after Washington recently broke the previous record for COVID hospitalizations set in December. Every county in the state currently falls within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) substantial or high transmission, and each of the state’s 35 local health officers recently recommended all individuals wear masks indoors.

“In Washington we continue to see an increase of cases, hospitalizations,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Vaccines are safe and effective, but they take time to work. As our vaccination efforts continue, we are asking the public to take additional protections to help slow the spread of COVID in communities. Wearing a mask helps to protect yourself and each other.”

The mask mandate will apply to most all public places across the state, including restaurants, grocery stores, malls and public-facing offices, regardless of vaccination status.

There will be limited exceptions when face coverings won’t be required, such as office spaces not easily accessible to the public where individuals are vaccinated, and when working alone indoors or in a vehicle with no public face-to-face interaction. Small, private indoor gatherings where all attendees are vaccinated are also exempt.

“We have seen over the last year how widespread masking also saves lives by reducing infection,” Inslee said. “I know this will frustrate some vaccinated folks who thought they wouldn’t have to do this anymore. There are not enough people vaccinated. The result is the explosive growth of a much more infectious strain, the Delta variant, and its increasingly concerns impacts on people of all ages.”

While not required, the Department of Health strongly recommends individuals also wear masks in crowded outdoor settings, such as outdoor concerts, fairs and farmers markets.


Related news stories:


Mandate for health care workers sparks protest

Groups gather against measures that require vaccine--PDN

" Amy Pearson, who organized the protest, said she wanted to draw attention to Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that she and other health care employees must show proof of vaccination by Oct. 18 or lose their jobs.--PDN



‘Consider your neighbor’

Clallam commissioners support face masks against COVID-19--PDN

" Chairman Mark Ozias opened the weekly business meeting by expressing support for a countywide mask mandate for indoor public spaces that took effect Monday.


He defended Clallam and Jefferson county’s public health officer Dr. Allison Berry’s decision to implement the order." --PDN


Inslee’s vaccine mandate draws fire from union and questions about unemployment benefits--Seattle Times


Washington health officials recommend third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people--Seattle PI


Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients are creating a ‘deeply frustrating’ situation at Washington hospitals--The Columbian



IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES THIS WEEK


FIRST ASIAN GIANT HORNET NEST OF 2021 LOCATED.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) found the first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021. The nest was in a rural area east of Blaine, Wash., about one-quarter mile from where a resident reported a sighting of a live Asian giant hornet on Aug. 11, the first of 2021.

* Editor's note: They found it, but won't kill the bugs nest until next week! Insane!


WSDA RECEIVES $500K SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANT, WILL PARTNER WITH DOH AND WSU.

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has received a $500,000 grant to work in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Washington State University Extension (WSU) on a project addressing stress and suicide prevention in the agriculture community.


AG Ferguson’s lawfully owed DNA project identifies 635 registered sex offenders owing DNA, collects samples from hundreds.


Washington Supreme Court issues COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees by November 1st; Strongly encourages judicial branch to join mandate



Initial regular claims increased slightly the week of August 8, total claims continue to decrease

OLYMPIA – During the week of August 8 to 14, there were 5,528 initial regular unemployment claims, up 2.0 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 285,450, down 7.0 percent from the prior week.


Liberty Lake Access Area to close for improvements.

SPOKANE — The popular Liberty Lake Access Area in Spokane County will close for construction starting Sept. 7, but lake residents will have opportunities to get their boats out of the water in October.


Chehalis Basin Board approves $70 million spending plan.

On Aug. 16, the Chehalis Basin Board voted unanimously to approve a two-year spending plan for the Chehalis Basin Strategy. The 2021-23 plan allocates $70 million, which was appropriated to our Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB) by the state legislature. The plan outlines a portfolio of actions to reduce flood damage and restore aquatic species habitat throughout the Chehalis River Basin in Southwest Washington.



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC


Rep. Kilmer, Sen. Cantwell Tout Culvert Repair & Replacement Program in Senate-Passed Infrastructure Bill

Senate-passed infrastructure package includes historic $2.855 billion investment in salmon recovery and ecosystem restoration.


Cantwell Statement On US Withdrawal from Afghanistan.

“The Biden administration must do all that it can to get Americans and our Afghan partners who helped our military and our diplomatic and development personnel out of the county. It must also speed up the evacuation of women, civil society activists, and other vulnerable groups from Afghanistan. I thank the troops who served in Afghanistan for their service as well as those currently on the ground helping with evacuations especially those from Washington state.


“President Biden must rally our allies and the international community to make sure the Taliban ends support for terrorism, respects women’s and human rights, and ends the narcotics trade. It must also press for increased humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people.


“I will be working with my Senate colleagues on oversight hearings on U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.”


Senator Murray: We Can’t Leave Our Allies Behind

“Right now, it’s clear we need to be doing everything we can to get U.S. citizens, civil service members, and our Afghan partners out of the country safely. But we must also support our Afghan allies who will be seeking safe refuge. We cannot leave our allies who have stood by us for more than 20 years—from the interpreters who supported our troops to the women who bravely stepped forward into civic society—behind.



(2) THIS WEEK'S TOP HEADLINE NEWS


WORLD NEWS HEADLINES:

‘No way out’ for imperiled Afghans, broader international response needed.

 Despite a prevailing “sense of fear” among vulnerable citizens, UN humanitarian agencies and their partners reiterated their commitment to the people of Afghanistan on Friday, informing that they are still accessing those in need throughout the country. 


Afghanistan: Amid a deepening crisis, the UN is striving to assist people in need.

The conflict in Afghanistan has intensified in recent weeks, with Taliban fighters reaching Kabul over the weekend. More than 1,000 people have been killed or wounded in indiscriminate attacks on civilians, including in Helmand, Kandahar and Herat provinces.


Islamic State threat moves online, expands across Africa: Senior counter-terrorism expert 

Two decades after the 11 September terrorist attacks in New York, terror networks Al-Qaida and Islamic State – also known as Da’esh – continue to pose a grave threat to peace and security, adapting to new technologies and moving into some of the world’s most fragile regions, the top UN counter-terrorism official told the Security Council on Thursday. 


‘You are Not Alone’, Secretary-General Tells Victims, Survivors of Terrorism, Noting Impact of Pandemic Isolation at International Day High-Level Event--UN PRESS RELEASE


India Calls for Adoption of Convention on Terrorism, as Security Council Considers Fears That Fighters Will Return to Afghanistan, Surge in Africa

Amid growing fears that terrorists will again nest in Afghanistan and increase attacks in Africa, India’s foreign minister called today for the adoption of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism.--UN PRESS RELEASE


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on ISIL/Da’esh--USUN


Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on World Humanitarian Day.


Joint Statement by The NATO Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan--US STATE DEPT.


More Than 2,000 Evacuated From Afghanistan in 24 Hours--DOD



NATIONAL NEWS HEADLINES:


Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on World Humanitarian Day--WH


Gratitude to the UAE for Facilitating the Transit of U.S. Citizens, Embassy Personnel, and Others from Afghanistan--US STATE DEPT


Gratitude to Bahrain for Facilitating the Transit of U.S. Citizens and Embassy Personnel from Afghanistan--US STATE DEPT.


Gratitude to Our Allies and Partners for Supporting U.S. Efforts to Evacuate U.S. Citizens, Partners, and At-Risk Afghans--US STATE DEPT

 

Justice Department, EPA and Indiana Amend Agreement with the City of South Bend, Indiana to Treat Sewage and Wastewater--DOJ


Over 323,000 Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Receive $5.8 Billion in Automatic Total and Permanent Disability Discharges--Dept. of Education


Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots--CDC


FDA In Brief: FDA Issues a Corporate-Wide Warning Letter to Company Associated with Contaminated Pet Food, Hundreds of Adverse Events--FDA


HUD ANNOUNCES $2.7 BILLION FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $2.656 billion in FY 2021 Continuum of Care Program (CoC) competitive funding available to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).


Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Idaho Onshore Wind Energy Project.

WASHINGTON ⁠⁠— The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on a commercial-scale wind energy facility that is proposed to be constructed on BLM-managed public land in southern Idaho, approximately 25 miles northeast of Twin Falls. The Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project has the potential to generate 1,000 megawatts of wind energy.



BUSINESS & FINANCE HEADLINES:


VP’s Visit to Southeast Asia Affirms Need to Enhance U.S. Trade Ties--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program.


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 27-28, 2021--THE FED


Security Summit warns tax pros to watch for tell-tale signs of identity theft--IRS


US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $90M IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR WORKERS DISPLACED BY THE PANDEMIC. DEPT. of Labor


Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Sends Letter with Secretary of the Department of Labor Martin J. Walsh to Congressional Leaders on Unemployment Insurance--US TREASURY DEPT.


FTC Alleges Facebook Resorted to Illegal Buy-or-Bury Scheme to Crush Competition After String of Failed Attempts to Innovate--THE FTC



(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS.


IF WE ARE NOT CAREFUL WE COULD ALSO LOSE OR FREEDOMS, TO EXTREMIST LIKE THE TALIBAN, IN AFGHANISTAN.

But in our case it's political extremist, doing similar acts, just like the Taliban is now doing in Kabul, after they took over control Afghanistan this week.

Here in our country we have radical leftwing groups wanting to turn our nation into a Communist one. 

Radical leftist like Antifa, and BLM. 

If we allow radical leftist politicians in congress, and other places,  have their way we could be hearing a knock on the door, demanding we vote for democratic candidates, denounce our faith to the government, give up our basic rights as Americans. 

Attend meetings, sign petitions against over reaching polices, write letters to the editor, and so forth. 

Meanwhile in Afghanistan...

News reports of these terrorist Taliban thugs are going door to door killing anyone to who supported the US, and Christians!

The following stories I collected is reflective of the events in Afghanistan this week, note the comparison of the same tactics used in Communist states like China where liberty is non existent. Some here in this nation want the same thing that's going on in other totalitarian states.---Peter Ripley


Related news stories:


Taliban Find a Way to Win Over the Left: Hunting Down Christians--PJ MEDIA


So Much For 'Amnesty': Taliban Going Door-to-Door Executing U.S. Allies--PJ MEDIA


Biden Gets Caught in His Lies

The Afghanistan debacle exposes Scranton Joe’s habit of shading the truth.--The Patriot Post


Stupefying Incompetence in Afghanistan

Is anyone in charge?--American Spectator


The sobering religious freedom lesson of Afghanistan--Washington Times


4,300 veterans back Biden, slam 'elites who pushed us into a 20-year war'

One of the nation's largest veterans groups endorsed President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan.--Washington Examiner


Desperate Afghans Fight Back Against Taliban, Resistance Scores Big Underdog Victory--WJ


Biden Dodges Responsibility For Afghanistan Crisis Again In Another Short, Sleepy Speech--The Federalist


The Steep Cost of Mishandling Our Withdrawal From Afghanistan--Daily Signal


The Taliban Claimed It Wouldn’t Hurt Women, But Images Show Otherwise. The Terrorist Group Says It’s Being Framed.--Daily Wire



LOCAL MEETINGS:


Clallam County meetings:


Clallam County Commission work session for 8.23.21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1277


Clallam County Board meeting for 8.24.21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7279


Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 8.24.21

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242021-538


Clallam County PUD for 8.23.21

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-23-21-WEB-Packet-Part-1-Rev-2.pdf


part 2: https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-23-21-WEB-Packet-Part-2.pdf


City of Sequim council meeting for 8.26.21

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2474


City of Forks Council meeting for 8.23.21

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Agenda_20210823.pdf



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 8.23.21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=4506ca89-88e4-4f51-8a91-31c49c717321&prefilter=845,5958




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BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 42:8 (New International Version)
 By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.
 
 

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

CLALLAM DEGLARES MASK MANDATE!

In other words the public doesn't know any better about taking precautions against covid-19 on our own, now unelected health officers needs to step in and tell us what to wear, and how to behave. They must had the press release ready to be shared before the meeting on Friday or something. Everyone knew this was already decided on, the meeting a mere formality I bet!---Peter Ripley


The following is a press release issued on Friday from the board of health after their meeting.

https://clallam.app.box.com/s/pdc8ykbn2htw7l1tx8kygapfp0982kcr

Masks Required Indoors Starting August 16thCLALLAMCOUNTY—Everyone aged 5 and older in Clallam and Jefferson Counties must wear a face covering in indoor public spaces, regardless of their vaccination status, according to a new masking order issued today by Dr. Allison Berry, Health Officer for Clallam and Jefferson Counties. The order will go into effect Monday, August 16 than applies to all businesses and government offices within the two counties. Masks are not required but are recommended in outdoor settings where large groups are gathering close together. 

Masks are additionally not required but are recommended for children between the ages of 2 and 5.The new masking order comes in response to the alarming growth in COVID-19 cases in the region and the rise of the highly infectious Delta Variant. In Clallam County, cases rates have risen five-fold from 63 to an unprecedented 333 cases per 100,000 residents. 

In neighboring Jefferson County, COVID-19 case rates have quadrupled in the last month from 47 to 197 cases per 100,000 residents.. “Clallam and Jefferson Counties are experiencing the highest rates of COVID-19 transmission that we ever had in this pandemic,” Dr. Berry said. “We are at a critical juncture and we must act fast to control transmission of this virus to keep our communities safe and functioning.” Masks along with vaccination remain the most effective methods we have to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Both are safe and highly effective at preventing transmission, hospitalization, and death from the COVID-19 virus. 

In Washington State, 94% of hospitalizations and deaths in 2021 due to COVID-19 were among the unvaccinated. 59% of Clallam County residents have completed vaccination against COVID-19. Even though that percentage is relatively high, it is not high enough to protect the community as a whole from infection on its own. Thousands of Clallam County residents, especially young children and those whose immune systems cannot fully respond to the vaccine, remain vulnerable to infection from COVID-19 and its variants. “We must come together to build our community resilience against this virus,” urged Dr. Berry. “That means using all the highly effective tools that we have at our disposal now. It is not too late. If you get vaccinated today, you will protect yourself, your family, and your community in the weeks to come. If you put a mask on today, you will make a difference today.

See you tube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTA9ZUWdFLM


Related stories

All Washington health officers recommend masks in indoor, public spaces.--My Northwest


Hundreds gather at Capitol to protest Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate for state workers--The Olympian


Some Seattle restaurateurs channel anger at anti-vaxxers into humor; others fear consequences--Seattle PI


Delta variant drives dramatic spike in cases, further exhausting hospital capacity across the state

OLYMPIA – COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are accelerating across the state of Washington, demonstrating the delta variant’s potential to unravel our hard-fought progress toward recovery. Unvaccinated people are being hit hardest, and public health officials continue to urge everyone who has not gotten fully vaccinated to do so immediately.





Another extreme heat event expected over the weekend

Cooling centers considered a key tool in preventing illness for people without air conditioning.

DOH press release issued 8.12.21


OLYMPIA – Hot weather is back again and is expected to impact the entire state starting on Friday, with temps expected in the high 90s and even into the 100s in some places. The Washington State Department of Health is advising people all across the state to take precautions for staying cool, staying safe, and saving lives during this extreme heat event.


Historically this kind of weather has been unheard of for the Pacific Northwest, but as we saw just a few weeks ago, it can be deadly. The catastrophic heat event in late June of this year contributed to 95 deaths in Washington alone between June 26 and July 2. 


Climate change is an emergency, and while we wait for decisive action on a global scale to slow its progress, we must work in the meantime to protect ourselves and the people around us when extreme weather takes hold.


Since the majority of people in Washington do not have air conditioning, cooling off can be a difficult challenge. Now more than ever, cooling centers are considered a key resource in protecting people from heat-related illness and other complications that can stem from hot weather. Many regional cooling centers will be established across the state and free to the public during this heat event. Dial 2-1-1 or use the statewide online resource here to find cooling centers near you. Language assistance is available.


Other key recommendations for heat safety include:


Stay indoors and in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible. Consider wearing a mask whenever you’re indoors with people who don’t live with you.


Keep your home cool by pulling window shades closed throughout the day. Use your stove and oven less to maintain a cooler temperature in your home.


Do not rely on a fan as your only cooling source. While electric fans might provide some comfort, they won’t prevent heat-related illness when temperatures are very hot.


Check on your friends, family and neighbors before bedtime. The heat isn’t expected to dip at night, so people who need help may not realize it until much later in the day. Assist those who are vulnerable or at higher risk, neighbors who are elderly, ill or may need help.


Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids but don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.


Keep outdoor pets safe in the heat, make sure they have protection from heat. Walk on grass instead of asphalt, which can burn your pet's paws. Never leave any person or pet in a parked vehicle.


If you notice symptoms of heat illness (dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps), act immediately. Move to a cooler location to rest for a few minutes and seek medical attention immediately if you do not feel better. 


Follow water safety tips if you go swimming or boating. Remember that swimming in open water is very different from swimming in a pool and make sure to wear a life jacket that fits you.



IN OTHER STATE RELATED NEWS...


Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers

Blooms can be toxic to humans, pets, and wildlife


OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions while enjoying water recreation this summer. Harmful algae blooms have been found in some Washington lakes and rivers. Algae  blooms can vary in appearance, but commonly look like pea soup or are blue-green or turquoise in color.--DOH


STATE ENTOMOLOGISTS CONFIRM THE FIRST LIVE ASIAN GIANT HORNET SIGHTING OF 2021

 

The report was submitted by a Whatcom County resident on Aug. 11. WSDA entomologists reviewed and confirmed the report as an Asian giant hornet on Aug. 12. The report included a photograph of an Asian giant hornet attacking a paper wasp nest in a rural area east of Blaine, about 2 miles from where WSDA eradicated the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States last October.


West Nile Virus is waking up again, a reminder to keep your horse up-to-date on vaccinations--WSDA

West Nile virus in Washington is back. Already this year several mosquito pools are testing positive for West Nile virus as well as confirmed human and equine cases.  


AG Ferguson announces formation of team to facilitate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force.

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced the team that will facilitate the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) Task Force. Legislative appointments to the task force are expected later this month.


AG Ferguson issues statement after key court victories in opioid distributors case.

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement after two key legal victories on Friday in Washington’s case against opioid distributors McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.


Judge approves AG prosecutors’ request to place Lewis County sex offender in Special Commitment Center.

CHEHALIS — A Lewis County Superior Court judge entered an order of commitment Friday to civilly commit a sex offender after the Washington Attorney General’s Office filed a petition to remove him from community custody.



Fish and Wildlife Commission approves operating budget requests for supplemental 2022 legislative session.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission at their Aug. 6 meeting determined which funding and legislation requests the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will submit for consideration by the governor and state Legislature during the 2022 legislative session. 



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC.


Cantwell Heralds Wildfire Response and Recovery Investments in Infrastructure Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement about the significant investment in wildfire response and recovery efforts that were included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).


Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of Budget Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement after the Senate passed the budget resolution early this morning by a 50-49 vote:


“The budget framework we passed will help make Washingtonians’ lives better by making historic investments in affordable housing, child care, education, and the fight against climate change. There’s more work to do, but between the budget resolution and the infrastructure package, we are on our way to a stronger economy and more jobs.”


Senator Murray Statement on Republican Obstruction of Voting Rights and Election Law Legislation.

Senator Murray: “This is not the end of the road. I will continue to do everything I can to protect the right to vote for every American. As more and more voter suppression laws are being propped up across the country, it simply means we must use every tool to fight back and assure our democracy remains strong and intact for future generations.”


Senator Murray Passes Digital Equity Act, Helps Secure $65 Billion in Broadband Investments.

New bipartisan infrastructure bill includes $65 billion to ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet 



(2) THIS WEEK'S TOP HEADLINE NEWS:


WORLD NEWS:


Fast-moving Afghanistan crisis ‘has hallmarks of humanitarian catastrophe’

Afghanistan is on course to witness its highest ever number of documented civilian casualties in a single year since records began, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday.


UN health agency urges support for new COVID-19 origins studies.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all countries “to put differences aside” in order to speed up efforts to understand where and how the COVID-19 virus started – including the unproven suggestion that it was manufactured in a laboratory.


Afghanistan: UN chief following escalation in fighting ‘with deep concern’.

With Taliban fighters continuing to gain ground in Afghanistan, the UN Secretary-General is following events “with deep concern” said the UN Spokesperson on Thursday, including the battle for Herat and Kandahar, the country’s second and third largest cities.


Top UN envoy points to fresh hope for democratic Somalia.

Political strides are breathing new hope into the country’s fragile State-building process, driven by an electoral agreement signed by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, and the heads of Somalia’s federal member states, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Somalia--USUN


Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Overcoming Challenges in Situations of Armed Conflict and Counter-Terrorism Operations.


The United States Designates an Oil Broker Network Supporting Qods Force

The United States is imposing sanctions on members of an international oil smuggling network, the leaders of which have provided support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF). ---US STATE DEPT.



NATIONAL NEWS:


Biden Administration Takes Steps to Address COVID-⁠19 in Rural America and Build Rural Health Back Better--White House fact sheet


DOD Deploys Forces to Protect Kabul Embassy Drawdown.--DOD



China, Russia Pose Strategic Challenges for U.S., Allies, Admiral Says--DOD


Telemedicine Company Owner Charged in Superseding Indictment for $784 Million Health Care Fraud, Illegal Kickback and Tax Evasion Scheme

A federal grand jury in Newark, New Jersey, returned a superseding indictment today charging a Florida owner of multiple telemedicine companies with orchestrating a health care fraud and illegal kickback scheme that involved the submission of over $784 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. This is one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes ever charged by the Justice Department. The superseding indictment also charges the defendant with concealing and disguising the proceeds of the scheme in order to avoid paying income taxes.  --DOJ


Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Brown University to Ensure Equal Access for Students with Mental Health Disabilities

The Justice Department and U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island today announced a settlement agreement with Brown University to ensure that students with mental health disabilities have equal access to educational programs.--DOJ


U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, and State of Wyoming Commit to Enhancing Wildlife Corridors

Federal agencies announce $2 million in grants to support Tribal- and state-led efforts to restore and improve habitat for big game species across the West.--Dept. of Interior


HUD AND FHFA ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE FAIR HOUSING AND FAIR LENDING ENFORCEMENT


Washington - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) (collectively, the Agencies) entered into a first-of-its-kind collaborative agreement regarding fair housing and fair lending coordination. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two Agencies will focus on enhancing their enforcement of the Fair Housing Act, which HUD is primarily charged with administering and enforcing, and their oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), and the Federal Home Loan Banks (collectively, the regulated entities), all of which FHFA regulates.



BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS


Why the FTC is Powerless When it Comes to Competition Rulemaking--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


You Spoke, We Listened: The Challenges of Purchasing Healthy Food with SNAP Benefits--USDA Blog


Treasury and IRS Disburse Second Month of Advance Child Tax Credit Payments--US TREASURY DEPT.


Security Summit warns tax pros to be wary of pandemic-related email schemes.

WASHINGTON — In a continuing twist on a common scam, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and tax industry today warned tax professionals to beware of evolving phishing scams that use various pandemic-related themes to steal client data.--IRS


UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE CO. PLANS TO PAY $15.6M, TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AFTER FEDERAL, STATE INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations, litigation by US Department of Labor, New York Attorney General resolve Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act violations--Dept. of Labor


Justice Department Supports the Federal Reserve Board’s Proposed Rule on Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing to Promote Competition

The Proposed Rule Aims to Promote Competition Through Increased Choice to the Benefit of Consumers, Merchants and the Economy--DOJ


FTC Sues FleetCor and Its CEO for Fleecing Small Businesses With Mystery Fuel Card Fees.--FTC



(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES AND LOCAL MEETING AGENDAS:


NEWS COMMENTARIES:


UP AGAINST THE WALL: California Congressional Candidate Says Anti-Vaxxers Should Be Shot--PJ MEDIA


Masking the Truth

Biden, Fauci, and the CDC have created a colossal trust deficit.--The Patriot Post


The Gay Festival Behind the CDC’s New Mask Guidelines

The CDC’s justification involves an orgy of hairy homosexuals--American Spectator


Philly mandates double-masks for unvaccinated indoor city employees; ‘upset’ mayor rips holdouts

Democrat: 'We know we need to take stronger steps to protect our residents'--Washington Times


Arnold Schwarzenegger: ‘Screw Your Freedom;’ ‘You Are a Schmuck for Not Wearing a Mask’--CNSNEWS


In Many States, a COVID Vaccination Card May Soon Be a Requirement to Participate in Everyday Life.--WJ


CNN COVID ‘Expert’ Discovers Personal Responsibility--The Federalist



LOCAL MEETINGS


CLALLAM COUNTY:


Clallam County Commission work session for 8.16.21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1276


Commissioner Board meeting for 8.17.21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7278


Clallam County Board of Health for 8.17.21

https://clallam.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=clallam_717ac25540dc690f585a360c4781b5a9.pdf&view=1


City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 8.17.21

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/10631/08172021-Council-Packet


PORT OF PORT ANGELES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 17, 2021

AUGUST 17, 2021, PORT ANGELES,WA - The Board of Commissioners of the Port of Port Angeles will participate in an educational retreat in the Commissioners Meeting Room located at the Port Admin. Building at 338 W. First Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362 on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm to discuss Strategic Plan and goals. No formal action will be taken.

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172021-536


OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 8.18.21

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AGENDA-August-18-2021.pdf



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 8.16.21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=c5377f6f-480c-4a4e-827a-e0b26cd3d620&prefilter=845,5958


City of Port Townsend meeting for 8.16.21

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1683









Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Revelation 3:14,20 (New International Version)
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.
 
 

Weekly Bible Study:  Boredom
The child has a room full of action figures, video games, cable TV, DVD player, a huge collection of movies, every piece of sports equipment known to man, his own telephone, a fully loaded computer with high-speed Internet access ... but he doesn't have a thing to do. He's bored.---by Jeffrey W. Hamilton
 
 

   

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Inslee statement on suspected death of Southern Resident orca K-21.

Press release issued 8/5/21

REF. https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-suspected-death-southern-resident-orca-k-21


"I am saddened to hear the news that one of the 75 remaining endangered Southern Resident orcas, K-21 - a 35-year-old male - was seen this week emaciated and struggling off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The whales have been seen less and less frequently in Puget Sound, their usual summer home, a clear sign that the health of the Puget Sound ecosystem is not improving fast enough.


"K-21’s struggle highlights just how important it is that we all continue to do our part to give these iconic and beloved whales the best chance of survival. The whales need space from boats. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency rule last week requiring commercial whale watching boats to stay a half mile away from K-21, who is now presumed deceased. If you’re boating in Puget Sound, please be Whale Wise and keep your distance to give orcas the opportunity to feed, travel and socialize. Thank you to NOAA for announcing an expansion of the Southern Resident orca critical habitat designation to the coastal waters of Washington, Oregon and California today.


"It is time for big, bold changes in how we look at salmon and orca recovery. The Southern Resident orcas are suffering from multiple threats, including a lack of food, which is primarily Chinook salmon, and as keystone species, the orca and salmon are telling us to do better in protecting our waters. While we have done some transformative work recently, we must do more. The health of our salmon and the Southern Resident orcas are irreversibly intertwined and the recovery of one hinges on the survival of the other.


"Despite progress, too many salmon runs are on the brink of extinction. We have to look at the roles of hatcheries, hydropower, habitat and harvest.  It is time for transformative clean water infrastructure for salmon and people, time to make major advancements in salmon habitat, including fixing fish passage barriers, and time to address climate resiliency in all the work we do. This also highlights the critical importance that the Federal Infrastructure package can play in salmon and orca recovery in our state.


"We have a once in a generation opportunity to make a difference so that we do not lose Southern Resident orcas from our state. To be from the Northwest is to know salmon and orca as part of our landscape and our shared heritage – and we must dedicate ourselves to their protection."



Inslee statement on Biden's push to accelerate electric vehicle use.

Press release issued 8. 5.21

Ref. https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-bidens-push-accelerate-electric-vehicle-use

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today in response to the Biden Administration's executive order calling for half of new car sales to be electric vehicles by the end of the decade.


"The Biden administration has taken much-needed actions to meaningfully reduce pollution from cars and trucks. Transportation is our country’s number one source of emissions. We thank President Biden for building from existing efforts between California and auto manufacturers in order to move swiftly.


"As we’ve seen from the devastating droughts and wildfires raging across the West, climate change is already here. We must act boldly and urgently. As federal agencies take next steps, we urge the Biden Administration to enable state leadership by empowering states to accelerate the transition to clean cars and trucks through strong vehicle standards, and to deliver on its commitments of a nationwide build-out of clean vehicle and mass transit infrastructure.


"Washington looks forward to its continued partnership with the Biden Administration, industries and other states to realize our clean energy future."


IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES...


What WDSA Does Part 1: How cannabis testing helps ensure proper pesticide use.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is widely known for supporting farmers, inspecting commodities, ensuring food safety, and managing the types of pesticides used across the state.


Hungry hornet babies – what’s on their menu in the PNW?.

While the scientific literature indicates what Asian giant hornets eat in their native region, scientists didn’t know what they would eat in the Pacific Northwest – until now.


AG Ferguson statement on court order against Johnson & Johnson.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson offers the following statement on a recent ruling in his lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson:

“In a victory for accountability and transparency, a King County Superior Court judge ordered Johnson & Johnson to produce more than 100,000 documents related to its opioid business. They have been withholding these documents from us for more than 3 years. Johnson & Johnson has also been hiding these documents from the more than 3,000 cities and counties involved in the Multidistrict Litigation against the company.


Innovating Justice Awards: Judge and Technology Integrator Recognized for Tireless Work

August 05, 2021

The Washington State Board for Judicial Administration (BJA) this week presented Innovating Justice Awards to a King County judge and a technology integrator for their leadership in shepherding new programs that work on access and equity problems in the courts such as those involving eviction cases, court filings by prisoners, examining racial justice issues, and more.


Wastewater treatment plant operators protect water during pandemic

126 facilities recognized for their outstanding performance.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators are essential frontline workers you may not have immediately thought about during the pandemic. However, operators work hard to ensure that while many of us are at home, everything we flush down a drain or toilet that went to a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), meets the state pollution limits and protects Washington’s water. 


Initial regular claims increased while continued claims decreased during the week of July 25.

OLYMPIA – During the week of July 25 to 31, there were 4,919 initial regular unemployment claims, up 8.0 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 308,266, down 0.9 percent from the prior week.  


WDFW seeks applicants for ad-hoc coastal steelhead advisory group.

OLYMPIA – Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are seeking applicants for an ad-hoc advisory group to help develop management plans for the state’s coastal steelhead populations and fisheries.




FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC...


Senator Murray Applauds Nomination of Judge Mary Katherine Dimke for U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.




(2) THIS WEEK'S HEADLINE NEWS...


WORLD NEWS:


Displaced Afghans face ‘continued deterioration’ in country.

The situation for people who have been displaced due to an upsurge in fighting in Afghanistan following the resurgence of the Taliban is expected to continue to deteriorate, unless more is done to assist them, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM).


Myanmar: COVID-19 third wave has hit like a ‘tsunami’, warns WFP.

The World Food Program (WFP) warned on Friday that it is facing a 70 per cent funding shortfall in Myanmar, where millions face growing food insecurity.


Hiroshima memorial: UN chief laments slow progress on nuclear-free goal.

Underlining UN commitment to achieving a nuclear-free world, Secretary-General António Guterres has urged governments to strengthen efforts to make this goal a reality.  


COVID-19 vaccine equality, ‘most pressing issue of our times’ – UN chief.

The remarkable and rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines offers “great hope” that the devastating pandemic can be overcome, the UN chief told the first International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation on Thursday, but everyone must be reached everywhere, “as quickly as possible”. 


Mali violence threatens country’s survival, warns UN human rights expert.

Rapidly spreading violence in Mali is threatening the State’s very survival, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Friday. 


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan--USUN


U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Travel to Japan and Thailand.--USUN



NATIONAL HEADLINES:


Remarks by President Biden on Strengthening American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks--WH


The United States Restricts Visas of 50 Additional Nicaraguan Individuals Affiliated With Ortega-Murillo Regime--US STATE DEPT.


Palauan President, Austin Discuss Indo-Pacific Security Concerns--DOD


Tennessee Department of Human Services Agrees to Pay $6.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has agreed to pay the United States $6,854,416 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. --DOJ


U.S. Department of Education Approves New Hampshire’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds to Support K-12 Schools and Students, Distributes Remaining $116 Million To State...DEPT. of Education


HUD AWARDS $30 MILLION TO HELP LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS AGE IN PLACE

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $30 million to 32 nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities to assist in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that allow them to age in place.


FDA In Brief: FDA Reminds Industry of Specific Regulations for the Use of Fluorinated Polyethylene in Food Contact Containers



BUSINESS & FINANCE


Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

The first week of August, farmers markets across the nation celebrate National Farmers Market Week, highlighting their role in supporting healthy communities, food systems and stimulating local economies.--USDA BLOG


The Biggest Winner in the Senate’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal May Be Our Climate--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


Pipeline Company to Pay $35 Million in Criminal Fines and Civil Penalties for Largest-Ever Inland Spill of Produced Water from Oil Drilling

Pipeline Rupture Caused 29 Million Gallon Spill Over 143 Days Before Discovery--DOJ


Treasury Reiterates Call for State and Local Governments to Follow Treasury Guidance on Eliminating Undue Documentation Burdens to Speed the Delivery Emergency Rental Assistance--US TREASURY


US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $8M FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE SAFE, HEALTHY WORKPLACES IN EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS--DEPT. of Labor


Federal Reserve Board announces the individual capital requirements for all large banks, effective on October 1--THE FED


Statement of FTC Office of Public Affairs Director Lindsay Kryzak on District Court’s Decision to Grant Preliminary Injunction Halting New Jersey Hospital Merger.





(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS



The Yellow Badge of Vaccines--PJ MEDIA

History always has a sad way of repeating itself, and it is frightening that the “yellow badge” of persecution is once again finding its way into our society. This time, it’s in the form of vaccine passports.


In Progressive Washington State, Criminal Justice Reform Only a Criminal Could Love.

Imagine a family so imprudent as to have chosen to vacation in Seattle this summer. They are walking from their downtown hotel on their way the Pike Place Market, and as they weave through the homeless drug addicts lining the sidewalk they are set upon by robbers, who at gunpoint relieve them of their money, cameras, jewelry, and cellphones. The robbers drive off in a white Toyota--PJ MEDIA


Cori Bush Hates Cops but Loves Security

The St. Louis Democrat doubles down on her “defund the police” lunacy.--The Patriot Post


Biden Steps on the Constitution and American Landlords

Conservative pundit says that the president “knows he’s violating his oath.”--American Spectator


Psaki Dismisses School Masking Mandate Concerns, Says Her Daughter ‘Can Wear a Mask All Day’--National Review


Biden infrastructure bill would require cars come with ‘advanced alcohol monitoring systems’--Washington Times


Big-spending Biden and Democrats steel themselves for debt ceiling fight

The president's expensive infrastructure and social welfare packages are exacerbating the Democrats' challenges with budget negotiations as they brace for the 2022 midterm elections.--Washington Examiner



LOCAL MEETING AGENDA'S


CLALLAM COUNTY:


Clallam County work session for 8. 9. 21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1275


Clallam County board meeting for 8. 10. 21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7277


Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 8. 10. 21

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102021-535


City of Sequim Council meeting for 8.9.21

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2468


City of Forks Council meeting for 8.9.21

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Agenda_20210809.pdf


Clallam PUD meeting for 8.9.21

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-9-21-WEB-Packet.pdf



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County board meeting for 8.9.21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=3286d2fe-37d6-406c-8dc4-63ae6e8c2566&prefilter=845,5958


PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 8.9.21

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1946


Port of Port Townsend Commission meeting for 8.11.21

https://portofpt.com/event/aug-11-commission-meeting/






He became the ultimate sacrifice 

BIBLE VERSE: Isaiah 33:22 (New International Version)
 
For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.
 
 

Weekly Bible Study: Worry, Worry, Worry
by Joshua V. Best

Everyone knows the signs: sleepless nights, sick stomachs, mental breakdowns, deep depression, hiding away, high blood pressure. turning to drugs and alcohol, etc... These are indicators an individual has fallen victim to his own worry.

 
 

   

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