“Instilling Hope”: Family Reunifications Celebrated as New State Law Emphasizes Keeping Families Together.

Link Source: https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/?fa=newsinfo.internetdetail&newsid=50132

A record number of Washington counties are hosting Family Reunification Day celebrations this summer, bringing parents and children together with judicial officers, child welfare workers, community members and others to recognize the hard work and the support that bring families back together after separation. The events recognize both families who have completed reunifications, and those now working to reunify their families.

More than 20 counties across the state are planning celebrations this summer, the fifth year of the statewide recognition.

The 2023 Family Reunification celebrations take place as a new state law, the Keeping Families Together Act (HB 1227), goes into effect on July 1. The law recognizes the enduring trauma caused by children’s removal from their families, and raises the standards under which courts can order children removed from their parents. If children must be removed to prevent imminent harm, significant efforts must be made to find suitable placement within their family.

While June is proclaimed Family Reunification Month in Washington, courts and communities celebrate throughout the summer. Details of local celebrations can be found on the Administrative Office of the Courts’ (AOC’s) Family Reunification Day page, which is updated as new event details become available.

“Celebrating parents with their families is so important in this work. It’s acknowledging all the hard work of the parents and celebrating the family as a unit,” said Tonia McClanahan, a Parent Representative with the state Office of Public Defense who serves as co-chair of the state Family Reunification Day Steering Committee. 

“Families are meant to be together,” she said. “When we as part of our communities support the celebrations, we instill hope in those still struggling and hope in each other. Thank you for recognizing our families.”

As of March 2023, more than 7,200 children were placed in out-of-home care in Washington. Reunification of families is the primary goal of “dependency,” the legal process in which dependent children are taken into the oversight of the state. The majority of children separated from their parents — about 60 percent — return home after parents make improvements that are guided by child welfare workers and monitored by courts.

The statewide recognition of Family Reunification Month is sponsored by the Washington Supreme Court Commission on Children in Foster Care, which is co-chaired by Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen and Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Secretary Ross Hunter.  The Commission launched the celebration in 2018 to highlight the primary goal of reunifying families when struggles have led to separation.

However, many community celebrations were just developing when the pandemic hit.

“It’s been a long road back. While we realize the many issues facing our courts in ‘getting back to normal’ post-Covid, the celebration of the reunified family is an important goal for every court,” said Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Basset, co-chair of the state Family Reunification Day Steering Committee. “Showing our support for their ongoing success not only sends the message that we stand behind them, but also demonstrates our commitment to families, including to those who are new to the dependency system.”

The Washington Supreme Court Commission on Children in Foster Care was established in 2005 and brings together judges, legislators, attorneys, child welfare officials, and representatives of foster parents, birth parents and foster youth who have the knowledge and ability to improve the journeys of foster children through the dependency process. The Commission acts by improving court processes, laws, regulations and policies so children can move safely and more quickly into stable homes, either through reunification with parents or through adoption.

CONTACT: Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Bassett, Co-Chair, Family Reunification Month Steering Committee, jbassett@co.kitsap.wa.us; Parent Representative Tonia McClanahan, Steering Committee Co-Chair, tonia.ssw.wa.opd@gmail.com; or Lorrie Thompson, Senior Communications Officer, Lorrie.Thompson@courts.wa.gov.

IN OTHER STATE NEWS:

Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State--WA COMMERCE DEPT.

More than $300 million awarded to support clean water projects.

OLYMPIA – 

More than 125 clean water projects across Washington are on the list to receive $313 million in grants and loans from the Department of Ecology.--DOE

Cleaning up: Cleanup of shoreline and sediment moving forward for Seattle’s Gas Works Park.

Gas Works Park, on the north shore of Lake Union, was once home to a gas manufacturing plant. The plant was constructed in 1907 and operated until 1956, providing fuel for the growing population of Seattle. Prior to industrialization, the area was home to three indigenous communities — the Duwamish, Hachooabsh, and Shilsholes.--DOE

Fish and Wildlife Commission will hear updates on draft Conservation Policy, wolves, and legislation during June 22-23 meeting in Seattle.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to hear updates on a variety of topics during its June 22-23 meeting in Seattle, including the draft Conservation Policy, state recovery status for wolves and western gray squirrels, land and facilities transactions, agency awards, and legislative issues and budget requests.--WDFW

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers.

Jefferson County

In May 2023 the Dental Commission indefinitely suspended the dental assistant license of Sarah Gates Smith (D161348089). In April 2022, Smith was convicted of driving under the influence and negligent driving and did not comply with subsequent conditions on the license.--DOH

2) NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

Cantwell Welcomes Reopening of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park

Ridge closed to visitors since May 7 lodge fire; NPS announces area will reopen on June 27--details

Improved Broadband Connectivity Coming to Puget Sound Region Thanks to $11.7 Million Grant

Federal grant will boost internet access for 100,000+ residents in Whidbey Island, Lummi Nation, San Juan County, Point Roberts, and Northwest Whatcom County; New infrastructure can help close the ‘homework gap’ for over 2,000 students in Blaine School District.--Details

KILMER APPLAUDS HISTORIC LAUNCH OF $575 MILLION COASTAL AND TRIBAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE CHALLENGE

UNPRECEDENTED INITIATIVE TO DRIVE RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION, PIONEERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH FOR UNDERSERVED COASTAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES--Details

KILMER ANNOUNCES $9.4 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO REPLACE PORT OF BREMERTON BREAKWATER IN PORT ORCHARD--details

Senators Murray, Casey, Kaine, and Hirono Urge Congressional Action Ahead of Child Care Funding Cliff as New Century Foundation Report Warns of Major Economic Consequences--details

Murray, Schumer, Senate Democratic Women Hold Press Conference Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary, Announce Floor Action on Commonsense Bills to Protect Women’s Fundamental Freedoms--details

3) WORLD & NATIONAL

Build Future Rooted in Equality, Secretary-General Tells Sciences Po Students, Urging Them to 'Resist the Siren Call of Companies Destroying Our Planet’--UN PRESS RELEASE

General Assembly Adopts Resolution Urging Unity to Tackle New, Emerging Threats, as Speakers Assess Progress in Advancing Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy--UN PRESS RELEASE

Remarks on the UN General Assembly Adoption of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy--USUN

Official Says Ukraine Well Prepared to Liberate Russian-Occupied Territory--DOD

Killings drive Israelis and Palestinians ‘deeper into an abyss’, warns Türk.

A particularly deadly week of violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory’s West Bank risks spiralling out of control, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday, after a “major intensification” involving Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks.--UN NEWS

NATION

California Skilled Nursing Facility and Management Company Agree to Pay $3.825 Million to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks to Referring Physicians--DOJ

Justice Department Announces New National Security Cyber Section Within the National Security Division--DOJ

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Recent Long-Term Trend Assessment for 13-Year-Olds--Dept. of Education

U.S. E-cigarette Sales Climbed during 2020-2022

Increases in number of brands, and sales of disposable devices and flavors popular among youth--CDC

FDA Inspection Blitz Leads to More Than 180 Warning Letters to Retailers for the Illegal Sale of Youth-Appealing Elf Bar and Esco Bars E-Cigarettes

Recent Studies Show Elf Bar Sales Increasing, Calls to Poison Centers About Elf Bar Exposure Among Children Under 5 Raise Concerns.--FDA

4) BUSINESS

Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Retaliatory Tariffs on Agricultural Products--USDA

The Future of Office Spaces May Be Tied Up in Red Tape

A U.S. Chamber survey of commercial real estate experts shows local zoning and permitting regulations often get in the way of converting empty office space into residential units.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Opening Remarks

Governor Michelle W. Bowman

At “Fed Listens: Transitioning to the Post-Pandemic Economy,” a plenary session at Policy Summit 2023: Communities Thriving in a Changing Economy, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio--THE FED

Maryland Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty to Employment and Other Tax Crimes--DOJ

National Taxpayer Advocate issues midyear report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities--IRS

5) LOCAL NEWS & LOCAL MEETINGS

IN FOCUS: City to Receive $16.13 Million RAISE Grant for Puget Sound to Pacific Multi-Use Trail Initiative.

The City of Port Angeles has been selected to receive a $16.13 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for the Puget Sound to Pacific Multi-Use Trail. Spurred by the Puget Sound to Pacific Collaborative, this grant will fund the planning and design of 34 multi-use trail segments across the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas. The City will accept the award as the Lead Agency Applicant and in partnership with 12 jurisdictions across the state.

The exciting Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) initiative aims to complete a 200-mile regional trail network, comprised of the Olympic Discovery Trail and Sound to Olympics Trail. Once constructed, the PS2P network will extend from the Washington state ferry terminals at Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Port Townsend, to the Pacific Coast in La Push. The PS2P will also serve as the western end of the 3,400-mile Great American Rail-Trail.

“The development of our Olympic Discovery Trail system thus far has necessitated strong leadership and great partnerships. Those responsible for its success have demonstrated hard work, perseverance, and taking action with courage,” said Port Angeles City Manager Nathan A. West. “This grant opportunity broadens our joint efforts and heightens the success of a regional trail system that will benefit residents and visitors for generations to come.”

The RAISE grant will be utilized to fund planning and design work that address approximately 100 miles of gaps within the trail network, make safety improvements, and ultimately, facilitate new connections amongst communities across the state. Construction funding will be sought in future years as planning is completed.

“This award is fantastic news,” said Jeff Bohman, Peninsula Trails Coalition President. “Not only will it benefit Port Angeles and the Olympic Discovery Trail, it’s also a tremendous opportunity for agencies from across three counties to work together on a nationally significant project – one that will bind our communities through a regional network of trails. The Peninsula Trails Coalition looks forward to partnering with these agencies to fulfill the potential of this grant.”

Co-recipients and beneficiaries of the grant include Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap counties; the cities of Bainbridge Island, Forks, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, and Sequim; the Quileute and Suquamish tribes; the Port of Port Townsend; and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

“I was thrilled to hear from Senator Murray that we had been awarded a RAISE Grant for the PS2P Project,” said Port Angeles Mayor Kate Dexter. “The City of Port Angeles is honored to be the lead agency on this amazing collaboration, which will benefit the entire region and beyond. We look forward to working with our local and regional partners to complete this very important and exciting project.”

The City of Port Angeles, along with other recipients, thank Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, Representative Derek Kilmer, and Governor Jay Inslee for their tremendous advocacy and support of this exciting, quality-of-life initiative. 

The Puget Sound to Pacific (PS2P) Collaborative was established by the Peninsula Trails Coalition, Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, and the North Kitsap Trails Association to provide funding for the planning and design of projects to complete the Olympic Discovery Trail and Sound to Olympics Trail. To learn more about this project and the PS2P Collaborative, please visit www.ps2p.org or email info@ps2p.org.

https://www.cityofpa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1440

City Council Special Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Port Angeles will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. Listening and webcast options will be available at www.cityofpa.us.  The meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting. In hybrid meetings, members of the public, Council members, and City staff have the option to attend in person at the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 321 East 5th Street in Port Angeles, or remotely via telephone or video link. This meeting is open to the public. Details

 https://www.cityofpa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1437

LIFTED - Precautionary Boil Water Notice

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, water was restored to the homes impacted by a water outage in the Monroe Road area of Port Angeles. A localized precautionary boil water notice was issued, and door hangers placed at the impacted homes.

https://www.cityofpa.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1438

Clallam County Meetings

Clallam County work session for 6/26/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262023-856

Clallam County Commission meeting for 6/27/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06272023-857

Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 6/27/23

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06272023-6894

City of Sequim Council meeting for 6/26/23

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2856

City of Forks Council meeting for 6/26/23

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Agenda-06262023.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS

Jefferson County Commission  meeting for 6/26/23

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/8d7beb60-4c63-4c39-b23a-ba0338168f6f

Special meeting of the City of Port Townsend for 6/26/23

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=cityofpt_3857e240194b9a4fe43e2862dde50b9e.pdf&view=1

Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (New King James Version)

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.

 

Weekly Bible Study 

All Things That Pertain to Life and Godliness

One purpose of the book of 2 Peter is to combat heresy and Gnosticism. True knowledge is introduced (1:2) and this through Jesus Christ. True knowledge comes from fellowship with Christ (Colossians 1:9-10). False knowledge is that Gnostic doctrine that denies the deity of Christ, that defies God’s authority, and is an inevitable failure under God’s plan of salvation. Another purpose of this book is to assure the Jewish Christians, to whom it was written, of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The main subject of the book of 2 Peter, however, is salvation to all men.--TFTW

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THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS

Real or Fake? Glenn Reacts to WILDEST News He Missed on Vacation.

That’s communist-crazy!” “How is THAT happening at the White House?” These are just a few of Glenn’s reactions to the news he missed while on vacation in Europe. His producers put him on a strict no-news diet, although news of Trump’s federal indictment over “classified documents” did find its way across the pond. BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere takes Glenn through some of the biggest headlines in a “two truths and a lie” format. Headlines like "President Joe Biden said it was a 'such a dumb question' to ask why he was referred to as the 'big guy' in an FBI informant file," "Biden nearly gets handful of Eva Longoria’s breasts," and "in latest gaffe, President Biden repeatedly claims his daughter is his wife." Only one of those is fake, but how can you tell at a glance anymore with how absurd our culture has become? Will Glenn’s brain MELT when he learns what happened at the White House during its Pride event or that Cornel West has entered the presidential race? Will Glenn be able to tell REAL headlines from FAKE ones?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYxaM09L68

Philemon - Imitating Christ-tftw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHqgzfr3u8A

 

  

The Port Angeles Globe is a weekly Publication, every Saturday-- Publisher, Peter Ripley

Night Owl Comics: The Sons of Liberty, The Patterson Family 

AG Ferguson wins up to $695,000 in refunds for Washingtonians harmed by lingerie company’s deceptive subscriptions practices.

 

Link Source: https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-wins-695000-refunds-washingtonians-harmed-lingerie-company-s

Adore Me used pre-checked boxes to automatically enroll approximately 5,700 Washingtonians in monthly “VIP Membership”

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today a national online apparel company will return as much as $695,000 to approximately 5,700 Washingtonians it deceptively enrolled into a monthly subscription service.

From 2012 through 2017, Adore Me, a national company that sells lingerie and other women’s clothes online, placed a pre-checked box on all its online orders that enrolled Washingtonians into a monthly “VIP Membership.” Individuals who did not notice the pre-checked box, especially those who made a one-time purchase, may not have known that the company automatically enrolled them into a membership program that charged them monthly fees.

The company continued to charge many individuals $39.95 per month for the “VIP Membership”, which it put into their accounts to use for future purchases. However, many Washingtonians did not know this money went into an account and accrued during the course of many months. If individuals asked for their money back, Adore Me made it difficult to receive any money back. Ferguson asserted Adore Me’s conduct violated the state’s Consumer Protection Act and constituted unfair or deceptive business practices.

“Deceiving Washingtonians into subscriptions they don’t want cheats the consumer and hurts other businesses that play by the rules,” Ferguson said. “I am committed to ending these schemes. If this happened to you, contact my office so we can help.”

A court order filed in Thurston County Superior Court requires Adore Me to pay restitution to Washingtonians who accumulated monthly fees in their accounts and want that credit back as cash. Washingtonians can either opt for a cash payout or use the money to purchase apparel from the retailer. The Attorney General’s Office will contact Washington consumers who may be eligible for restitution via email. As part of the conditions of the legally enforceable order, Adore Me must:

Clearly and conspicuously disclose all fees, costs, conditions, limitations and restrictions applicable to the VIP Membership program so consumers can make an informed decision for enrollment;

Promptly honor consumer cancellation requests;

Abandon all practices requiring a consumer to complete an online quiz or survey in order to cancel their VIP Membership program, and not make more than one attempt to keep them enrolled once a consumer has indicated an intent to cancel; and

Cease the billing of recurring charges to any consumers enrolled in the VIP Membership program who have accumulated 12 months of store credit via recurring charges.

Adore Me still offers this VIP Membership but it now has greater transparency for the terms of the program, following a 2017 resolution with the Federal Trade Commission. The commission asserted the company made it hard to cancel memberships, including by limiting how consumers could submit cancellation requests, understaffing its customer service department and putting consumers through drawn-out cancellation processes.

In January, national apparel retailer Victoria’s Secret took ownership of Adore Me.

Washington part of a multistate resolution

Ferguson was part of a resolution with 32 attorneys general over Adore Me’s deceptive conduct. Separate from the restitution, Adore Me paid $2.3 million to the states. The Attorney General’s Office will receive $68,872 of that total to use for enforcement of future consumer protection actions.

Along with Washington, the Attorneys General from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin joined the resolution.

Millions of Washingtonians are unintentionally enrolled in subscriptions

In October 2022, Ferguson released the results of a consumer survey that revealed 59% of Washingtonians — approximately 3.5 million — may have been unintentionally enrolled in a subscription plan or service when they thought they made a one-time purchase. Respondents reported that pre-check boxes constituted a significant source of the problem.

The Attorney General’s Office responds to every consumer complaint. It fields approximately 24,000 complaints annually, and returns tens of millions of dollars per year to consumers through its informal complaint resolution process, which involves working with businesses to resolve consumer complaints pre-investigation or litigation.

Washingtonians can file a complaint here: https://www.atg.wa.gov/file-complaint

IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES

AG Ferguson: More than $370 million coming to Washington to fight opioid epidemic.

Washington cities and counties will receive half of the opioid recoveries, which have reached $1.1 billion and counting

SEATTLE — Attorney General Ferguson today announced that all 125 eligible local governments have signed on to his resolution with four companies that produced or sold opioids, finalizing the resolution to bring $371.8 million to Washington state. The payments will start flowing this year. Washingtonians can use this chart to see what their community will receive to combat the epidemic. --WAAP

Cleaning up: Tackling dioxins and PAHs in Budd Inlet.

Ecology and the Port of Olympia are amending a legal agreement that requires the port to clean up contamination in sediment — the mud, sand, and silt under the waters of Budd Inlet.--DOE

Identifying and managing PCB-containing building materials

Training offers guidance for reducing PCB pollution and protecting water quality--DOE

Blake Refund Bureau Will Launch in July.

A centralized bureau that will administer reimbursements to individuals for fines or costs ordered by the courts, in connection with drug possession convictions that were found unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court, will launch in July, 2023.--WACOURTS

WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning.

OLYMPIA – Members of the public are invited to weigh in on longer-term hunting season planning as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) begins its latest three-year season setting effort. Comments received during an ongoing scoping period will be used to inform game managers about changes the public would like to see to hunting seasons in 2024–2026--WDFW

2) NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

OLYMPIC PENINSULA COMMUNITIES ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION GRANTS

RECOMPETE PILOT PROGRAM CREATED BY REP. KILMER, SECURED BY SEN. CANTWELL AS PART OF CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT.--Details

KILMER ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1--Details

Murray, Cantwell Announce More than $76 Million in Grant Funding and Loans for High-Speed Internet Access Across Washington State from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--Details

Senator Murray Reintroduces Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act, Continuing Push to Strengthen Nation’s Public Health System as New Report Chronicles Perils of Underinvestment--details

SeatGeek & Live Nation Agree to Disclose Full Ticket Costs Upfront Following Cantwell’s TICKET Act Introduction

President Biden announces concert giants will no longer hide fees for concert & sporting event tickets; Cantwell’s TICKET Act would ban hidden fees industrywide.--Details

Cantwell Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Haaland v. Brackeen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in the case of Haaland v. Brackeen--details

3) WORLD & NATION

Resolution 1591 (2005) Undermining Sudan’s Sovereignty, Ability to Protect Civilians, Representative Tells Security Council

The worsening violence in Darfur would not have happened if resolution 1591 (2005) — which has undermined the strength and sovereignty of the State and the protection of civilians — had not been implemented, Sudan’s representative asserted to the Security Council today as the head of its Committee established pursuant to that resolution presented her quarterly update.--UN PRESS RELEASE

Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Approves Updates to Implementation Notice on Humanitarian assistance Exemption Procedure for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.--UN PRESS RELEASE

Remarks of Ambassador Chris Lu at General Assembly High-Level Debate on Equal Access to Justice for All--USUN

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

United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine--US STATE DEPT.

NATION

DOD Committed to Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence--DOD

Justice Department Secures Settlement with Dayton, Ohio, Police Department to Ensure Non-Discriminatory Treatment of People with Disabilities

The Justice Department announced today that it entered into a settlement agreement with the City of Dayton, Ohio, and the Dayton Police Department (DPD) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to resolve allegations that DPD discriminated against a driver during a traffic stop.--DOJ

The Biden-Harris Administration Takes Additional Actions to Address Mental Health Needs of Young People and Make Communities Safer from Gun Violence--Dept. of Education

HUD Issues Final Standards that Align and Consolidate Inspection Requirements in Assisted and Insured Housing

Notice marks HUD’s first comprehensive overhaul of Inspection Standards in more than 20 years--HUD

Department of Homeland Security Announces Distribution of More Than $290 Million in Congressional Funding for Communities Receiving Migrants--DHS

4) BUSINESS

How the U.S. and India Can Reach $500 Billion in Trade

Among the best opportunities for the U.S. to bolster stability, security, and prosperity at home and abroad comes from leaning into the U.S. relationship with India, the world’s fastest growing major economy.--US CHAMBER COMMERCE

United States to Participate in Fourth Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Negotiating Round in South Korea--US COMMERCE DEPT.

IRS, Treasury update Notice 2023-29 related to energy community bonus credit amounts under the Inflation Reduction Act--IRS

Scammers impersonate funeral home staff to prey on mourning families. Can it get any lower?--FTC

Financial Stability and Macroeconomic Policy

Governor Christopher J. Waller

At "The Future of Macroeconomic Policy,” a conference sponsored by the Norges Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the IMF Economic Review, Oslo, Norway--THE FED

5)IN FOCUS & LOCAL MEETINGS

IN FOCUS: DFI Urges Education and Awareness for All Ages in Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Thursday, June 15.

Link Source: https://dfi.wa.gov/news/press/dfi-urges-education-and-awareness-all-ages-recognition-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day

Older adults are often targeted for fraud — friends, family members and trusted contacts can help prevent our elders from losing their hard-earned life savings

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) urges Washingtonians of all ages to be aware of the signs of elder financial abuse as we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day(link is external).

Each year, Americans lose millions of dollars to fraud, and those over the age of 60 lose even more than others. The Federal Trade Commission data indicates 202,000 people between the ages of 60 and 69 reported losing $836 million in 2022 nationally. For those aged 70-79, 137,615 people reported losses of $570 million nationally. The United State Attorney’s Office Western District of Washington notes that only an estimated 15 percent of the nation's fraud victims report their crimes to law enforcement(link is external) – making those reported numbers even more frightening.

People who are scammed out of their hard-earned money often cite shame or embarrassment as reasons for not reporting. Some say they are afraid they could be deemed incompetent and have their independence taken away. This is why DFI provides financial education information to people of all ages throughout the state — and urges those who call Washington “home” to take a stand, watch out for loved ones, have conversations about money and the warning signs of potential financial fraud and to report it if they see it.

“Given the data, Washingtonians need to be informed and on high alert for financial fraud, and I encourage friends and loved ones to help their older family members spot scams,” DFI Director Charlie Clark added. “With technology at our fingertips – criminals are potentially in our lives at any time. It’s more important than ever to know how to spot potential financial fraud to avoid it and report it if it happens to you or someone you love.”

One method to add an extra layer of security is for senior investors to provide their investment professionals with a trusted contact — someone they trust as a secondary point of contact in the event their financial firm identifies a problem.

A trusted contact is a person authorized by the investor to allow financial firms, in limited circumstances, to contact them when there are concerns about activity in an account and the firm has been unable to get in touch with the investor directly. A trusted contact may be a family member, attorney, accountant or another third party that respects the investor’s privacy and knows how to handle the responsibility.

A trusted contact is a person authorized by the investor to allow financial firms, in limited circumstances, to contact them when there are concerns about activity in an account and the firm has been unable to get in touch with the investor directly. A trusted contact may be a family member, attorney, accountant or another third party that respects the investor’s privacy and knows how to handle the responsibility.

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which Washington's DFI is a member, has developed resources on what is a trusted contact, why they are important and how they help investors to protect themselves. You can find the NASAA's trusted contact videos on its YouTube page(link is external). There are also fact sheets and links to other helpful information on trusted contacts on NASAA's Investor Education page(link is external). U.S. regulators fielded 1,320 tips and complaints, opened 605 investigations, and filed 304 enforcement actions related to senior fraud in 2021. Read more in NASAA's 2022 Enforcement Report(link is external).

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS

Clallam County Commission work session for 6/20/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06202023-853

Clallam County Commission meeting for 6/20/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06202023-854

Clallam County board of health for 6/20/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06202023-855

City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 6/20/23

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/13237/CC-Agenda-Packet-06202023

OMC Board Meeting for 6/21/23

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AGENDA-June-21-2023-Business-Meeting.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS

Special Jefferson Commission meeting for 6/21/23

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/d98302ef-e1e6-4176-9c7f-854c60365b83

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA

For 6/20/23

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=3536

Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 68:4-5 (New King James Version)

Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name Yah, And rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.

 

Weekly Bible Study 

Acts 2: The Hub of the Bible

The hub, or center of a wheel is very important. Without it there could be no wheel. All the spokes of the wheel come together at the center. It has been said that Christ is like the hub of the wheel. In Christ all come together to form a perfect circle of unity by which the church moves forward in its work of saving souls, helping the needy, and edifying one another in love. Without Christ this cannot happen. In a similar analogy, the second chapter of the book of Acts has been called “the hub of the Bible.” In our lesson today we are going to see why this is true.--TFTW

https://truthfortheworld.org/acts-2-the-hub-of-the-bible

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THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS

Glenn: New TikTok filter could be DISASTROUS for society.

Earlier this year, TikTok unveiled a new filter (the ‘Glamour’ filter) which could bring with it DISASTROUS consequences for our society. Glenn and Stu explain how this new filter doesn’t just smudge some edges or add makeup — it completely TRANSFORMS your face into one that looks like a model’s. What will this mean for teenage girls? How will this affect beauty standards? Why aren’t the same women who were once outraged at magazines for photoshopping images speaking out in the same way now? And is this kind of terrifying filter available for TikTok users in China, or just in the Western World? Glenn and Stu discuss all these questions, plus more…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zO3kwKohFE

Sunday Worship- 6/11/2023--Four Lakes Church of Christ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP6z9Dr7ddo

 

  

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Gov. Jay Inslee to lead 100-member delegation representing $70-billion aerospace and aviation sector in Washington state – “Where the Next Big Thing Begins”

 

Press release issued 6/2/23

https://governor.wa.gov/news/2023/gov-jay-inslee-lead-100-member-delegation-representing-70-billion-aerospace-and-aviation-sector

Sustainable aviation, space flight and air mobility among innovations showcased by Washington state companies at Paris Air Show

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Sustainable fuels. Industry 4.0. Automation. Uncrewed systems. Super/Hypersonic capacity. Advanced air mobility. Commercial space. More than buzzwords, these are some of the strengths found in Washington state that will be the focus of a 100-member delegation at the Paris Air Show this month. Led by Washington Governor Jay Inslee and state Commerce Director Mike Fong, the delegates will be making the case that Washington state’s technology-rich supercluster is “Where the Next Big Thing Begins,” as well as showcasing why it continues to be the most competitive business environment (2022 Aerospace Competitive Economic Study) for the manufacture of major aerospace structures and final assembly of aircraft, including #1 rankings for labor productivity, sales and exports, and aerospace engineers.

Washington state has attracted and cultivated leading global aerospace innovators for more than a century. As air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, demand for new aircraft is increasing, as is the need to confront rising carbon dioxide emissions and their global impact. Hydrogen, electric and hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion systems are making promising inroads on small commuter, private and short-range commercial aircraft. Initial tests have been conducted on retrofitted fossil-fuel aircraft, but new ground-up designs are emerging from factory floors and undergoing flight trials throughout Washington state.

“Washington is a proud leader in aerospace and aviation. Our future in this realm will be built on the innovation, sustainability, clean transportation and new ideas that continue to transform our world,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “Washington businesses are exploring sustainable aviation fuels; electric, hydrogen and hybrid propulsion; advanced materials; satellites to deliver broadband; and next-generation engines and thrusters. Our state delegation includes nearly two dozen companies and organizations who represent these values and demonstrate why Washington is one of the best places in the world to do business.”

“Powering the Future: Building Decarbonized Propulsion and Fuel Ecosystems” – Roundtable conversation with Gov. Jay Inslee – June 20

Washington Governor Jay Inslee will host a discussion on sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen-powered flight on Tuesday morning June 20 from 10:30 – 11:15 in the USA Pavilion Form, Hall 3, AB176, Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, France.  Gov. Inslee will be joined by industry representatives, the environmental advocacy community, and regulatory bodies to discuss building a sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen ecosystems that are robust for industry, resilient to supply chain challenges, and that meet the highest sustainability and environmental justice standards.

Last month ZeroAvia launched plans to electrify and fly the largest zero-emissions plane using their hydrogen-powered electric propulsion system in an Alaska Airlines Dash 8 Q400 at their development center in Everett, Washington. Headquartered In nearby Arlington since 2020, Eviation continues to rack up orders for its all-electric commuter aircraft Alice.

Also in Washington state: Dutch firm SkyNRG announced plans for an $800-million SAF plant, the Washington Legislature passed a significant SAF tax credit and invested $6.5 million in a Research and Development Center for Sustainable Aviation Fuels at Paine Field in Everett, and Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTec announced creation of a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake – Universal Hydrogen completed the first flight of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered regional plane there.

AeroTec and magniX are exhibiting in the Choose Washington booth at PAS, along with Berkley, California startup Twelve, which will be showcasing Co2 transformation technology that can create e-jet fuel from Co2.

In addition, aviation – which contributes 2.5% of the world’s carbon emissions – is a target sector for efforts led by the Washington-based Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association to develop a green hydrogen hub aimed at decarbonizing the hardest-to–reach parts of the economy. The PNWH2 is a public-private collective working to create a hydrogen center of excellence to develop and bring to market solutions to help meet the state and nation’s clean energy goals. They are currently one of 33 final applications with the US Department of Energy for a potential $2 billion federal government investment in a regional hydrogen hub in the Northwest.

Sustainable aviation is just the tip of the iceberg on display at the Washington state exhibit – where even the booth itself is sustainable. Show planners used material made from sustainable and recycled wood products to build the booth and only live plants to decorate. The exhibit also features “Persistence” – a work by Coast Salish artist Peter Boome, a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe in Washington state.

The Choose Washington exhibit features Washington’s dense supercluster of innovation and manufacturing composed of more than 1,500 companies and 130,000 highly-skilled workers responsible for producing over $41 billion in aerospace exports annually – more than California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Arizona and Alabama combined. Washington’s aerospace industry specializes in aerostructures, composites, advanced materials, aircraft interiors, engineering and tooling, avionics, information and communications technologies, research and development, uncrewed and autonomous systems, next-generation air mobility and space.

Learn more about all of Washington state’s exhibitors

Aerospace is a key driver of Washington’s overall thriving economy, generating some $70 billion annually and supporting more than 250,000 jobs. Never resting on laurels, government and industry leaders have forged strong partnerships, emphasizing a focus on the future. From employer-driven education and training initiatives to infrastructure and business climate, efforts around the state are collaborating and investing to keep Washington’s aerospace industry at the global forefront for years to come.

Notable is how closely Washington’s powerful technology sector has merged with value-added manufacturing, delivering advances and assets in AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, autonomous machines, augmented and virtual reality, and more. New opportunities and partnerships across industry sectors emerge regularly from the region’s robust ecosystem of tech giants and entrepreneurs.

“Washington’s culture of collaboration and proximity to key innovation clusters enable ideas to be freely exchanged over a lunch or coffee,” said Washington Commerce Director Mike Fong.  “We believe strongly that ideas are a commodity to be shared, traded and exchanged.  We foster and are incredibly proud of that environment here in Washington State.  It allows new ideas to quickly find their way to the marketplace and revolutionize industries.”

For example, starting next year, Bellevue, Washington-based T-Mobile hopes to “bring cellphone connectivity everywhere,” including expanded coverage to the entire U.S., even in remote areas. T-Mobile will tap into SpaceX Starlink-Gen2 satellites, made just a few miles away in Redmond. About 50% of all low Earth orbit satellites are manufactured in Washington.

IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES

AG Ferguson defeats first attempt to block Washington’s ban on the sale of assault weapons.

Court rejects request to temporarily block new law while legal challenges continue

SEATTLE — A federal judge today agreed with Attorney General Bob Ferguson and rejected an attempt to block Washington’s new law banning the sale of assault weapons. (details)

Spokane’s Camp Hope permanently closing as final individuals transition into new housing options.

State’s largest homeless encampment now transitions to site restoration

SPOKANE – The state’s largest homeless encampment is closing today as state agencies and community partners have moved the last individual living at the encampment into housing. This is the culmination of 18 months of work by three state agencies – and several dedicated outreach group partners – under the state’s Right of Way Safety Initiative. An estimated 600 people were living at the site one year ago. (details)

Wetlands remain protected in Washington state despite recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

OLYMPIA – 

Wetlands, seasonal streams, and other waters in Washington remain protected under state law, and developers still need to apply for review and approval prior to beginning work that could affect these waters.(details)

Ocean salmon fishing at La Push and Neah Bay (Marine Areas 3 and 4) opens June 17, Ilwaco and Westport (Marine Areas 1 and 2) opens June 24 (details)

Summer Chinook salmon, sockeye, and steelhead fishing on sections of the Columbia River opens June 16 (details)

2) NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION:

KILMER ANNOUNCES NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR BAINBRIDGE ISLAND JAPANESE AMERICAN EXCLUSION MEMORIAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (WA) and Maria Cantwell (WA) announced new federal grants, including one for the completion of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center. (details)

Cantwell Spearheads Legislation to Strengthen Blue Economy and Support Coastal Communities

Successful Maritime Blue ocean cluster serves as model for proposed nationwide effort. (details)

Cantwell, Murray-Supported Legislation Seeking Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities Passes Committee

Legislation passed through the Senate Indian Affairs Committee with bipartisan support today would establish a formal commission to investigate, document, and acknowledge past injustices of the federal government’s Indian Boarding School Policies. (details)

Senator Murray On Merck’s Lawsuit to Block Medicare from Being Able to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices. (details) 

Murray Announces Historic $2.6 Billion Investment in Climate Resilience, Including Nearly $400 Million for Tribal Communities and $90 Million for Seattle’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center. (details)

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3) WORLD & NATIONAL HEADLINES

As Economic and Social Council Concludes 2023 Management Segment, Speakers Stress Clear Calls for Action Needed to Advance 2030 Agenda, Tackle Global Crises

There must be clear calls to action in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, resolving global tax unfairness and bridging a dangerously widening digital divide, speakers stressed, as the Economic and Social Council concluded its 2023 management segment today. (UN PRESS)

General Assembly Proclaims 12 July International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, Aiming to Raise Awareness about Importance for Health, Sustainability

Delegates Also Elect 19 Member States to Economic and Social Council

Stressing the need for global and regional cooperation to manage and mitigate the effects of sand and dust storms, the General Assembly today adopted by consensus a resolution establishing 12 July as International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, to be observed annually. (UN PRESS)

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab State. (USUN)

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a Joint Press Availability (STATE DEPT.)

Pentagon Spokesman Addresses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and Race.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder resumed briefing today after a grueling around-the-world trip with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. (DOD)

NATION🗽

Statement from President Joe Biden on May Jobs Report--WH dated 6/2/23

Chief Compliance Officer Convicted of $50M Medicare Fraud Scheme

A federal jury convicted a Florida man today for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.(DOJ)

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resolves Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Val Verde Unified School District in California. (Dept. of education)

HUD MAKES $22.5 MILLION IN FUNDING AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES FOR JOBS PLUS PROGRAM

Funding will help public housing residents gain employment and education opportunities.(HUD)

FDA Permits Marketing of First COVID-19 At-Home Test Using Traditional Premarket Review Process. (FDA)

4) BUSINESS 📉

One Year In: Treasury Department’s Capital Projects Fund Connecting Nearly Two Million Families and Businesses to Affordable, High-Speed Internet. --Treasury Dept.

Agencies propose interagency guidance on reconsiderations of value for residential real estate valuations

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System--THE FED

USDA Announces Tool to Assist Small Businesses and Individuals in Identifying Procurement Opportunities--USDA

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INVITES BUSINESSES, WORKERS TO SHARE BEST WORKPLACE SAFETY, HEALTH PRACTICES--Dept. of Labor

Time is running out: Taxpayers missing $1.5 billion in refunds for 2019 must file by July 17--IRS

IN FOCUS & LOCAL MEETINGS 👀📋

IN FOCUS: KILMER APPLAUDS INFLATION REDUCTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ANNOUNCEMENT

$2.6 BILLION NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION FRAMEWORK INCLUDES NEARLY $400 MILLION FOR TRIBAL PRIORITIES.

Source Link: https://kilmer.house.gov/media/press-releases/kilmer-applauds-inflation-reduction-act-implementation-plan-announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) applauded the announcement of a $2.6 billion framework to invest in coastal climate resilience through the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation Rep. Kilmer supported in August 2022. This initiative will support communities and people on the frontlines of climate change, dedicating nearly $400 million specifically for Tribal priorities and benefiting coastal communities on the Olympic Peninsula.

“Folks in Washington’s coastal communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change,” said Rep. Kilmer. “NOAA’s implementation plan, announced today, will help deliver critical funds to support the health of our fisheries on the Pacific Coast, ensure Washingtonians can successfully adapt to a changing climate, and reflect the priorities of Tribes in our region. Today’s announcement reflects a powerful commitment by the Biden Administration to protecting marine ecosystems, enhancing our ability to respond to climate change, and keeping our commitments to Tribal nations.”

“Under President Biden’s leadership, we are making the most significant direct investment in climate resilience in the nation’s history,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “As part of our more than $2.6 billion investment in regional coastal resiliency and conservation projects, we will be dedicating $390 million directly to Tribal priorities for habitat restoration and bolstering fish populations, and supplying crucial funding to ensure our coastal communities are better prepared for the effects of climate change.”

"This massive investment will go a long way in helping NOAA prepare communities for natural disasters and more effectively address the environmental and economic impacts to help millions recover from these events,” said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves. “It’s no mistake that NOAA finds its home in the Commerce Department, where we remain fully committed to its mission.”

“We are investing in America and empowering communities to understand and take action to address their risks to climate change and ensure they continue to thrive now and into the future,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “We can’t do it alone and look forward to engaging partners, building resilience, and supporting conservation with this funding.”

The $2.6 billion in climate investments will support coastal communities’ resilience to changing climate conditions through funding and technical assistance for capacity building, transformational projects that help protect communities from storms and flooding, the creation of quality climate-related jobs, and improved delivery of climate services to communities and businesses. These programs include:

Tribal Priorities ($390 million): NOAA will provide funding specifically for tribes to support habitat restoration, fish passage, capacity building, science, fish hatcheries, and Pacific salmon.

Climate Resilience Regional Challenge ($575 million): NOAA will fund a new competitive grant program that will invest in holistic, collaborative approaches to coastal resilience at regional scales. This will include two funding tracks: Regional Collaborative Building and Strategy Development, and Implementation of Resilience and Adaptation Actions. Details will be available in early summer. 

Climate-Ready Fisheries ($349 million): NOAA will support projects to conserve fisheries and protected species in coastal regions around the country. This work will enable NOAA to build dynamic fisheries management systems that incorporate climate and ecosystem environmental data to support management decisions.

Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators ($100 million): NOAA will fund a new competitive business accelerator program to fill a critical unmet market need. These accelerators will support businesses with coastal and ocean-based resilience products and services related to NOAA’s mission as they navigate commercialization pathways. These businesses will help communities prepare for, adapt to, and build resilience to changing climate conditions. Details will be available in early summer 2023. NOAA will also advance existing resilience-related funding opportunities, through programs such as the National Oceanographic Partnership Program and the Ocean Technology Partnership program.

Climate-Ready Workforce ($60 million):  NOAA will meet the emerging and existing needs of employers by placing workers in high-quality jobs that enhance climate resilience. Funding will also aid training and support services that will help American workers advance their careers and implement climate resilience efforts within the public and private sectors. Details on this new competition will be available in early summer.

The framework for the $2.6 billion also includes additional funding for high-quality project applications received through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law competitions, non-competitive funding for the Integrated Ocean Observation System, support for marine and Great Lakes sanctuary designations, Technical Assistance to states, localities, tribes, and other partners, and funding for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. The second round of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Climate Ready Coasts Notices of Funding Opportunities is expected this summer.

NOAA’s remaining Inflation Reduction Act funding will also support critical infrastructure improvements for NOAA facilities that are essential to NOAA’s mission, including the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, Washington; construction of two charting and mapping research vessels, as well as critical mid-life repairs for NOAA Fisheries survey vessels; high-performance computing capacity; and facilities projects at multiple national marine sanctuaries, including at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Question: What does this relate to the cost of a can of bake beans at Safeway? I'm waiting! While high prices at the grocery store shock shoppers, the above article has nothing to do with lowering the price of food, none what so ever! Wasn't this " Inflation reduction act." Was to handle that? Sounds a lot like pork chomp legistation to me. Time to give these Democrats their walking papers vote them out for messing up our ecomony.

CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS

Clallam County work session for 6/12/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122023-850

Clallam County Commission meeting for 6/13/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132023-851

DACC MEETING FOR 6/13/23

https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132023-848

PORT Of Port Angeles Commission 6/13/23

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06132023-687

City of Sequim Council meeting for 6/12/23

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2843

City of Forks Council meeting for 6/12/23

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Agenda-20230612.pdf

Clallam County PUD meeting for 6/12/23

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6-12-23-WEB-Packet-Part-1-Consent-Agenda-and-Business-less-2017-Customer-Survey.pdf

JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:

Jefferson County Commission meeting for 6/12/23

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/17651677-e842-42d6-a86a-07fd3626bf62

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA For 6/12/23

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1968

Port of Port Townsend Commission meeting for 6/14/23

https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-06-14-CommMtg-Agenda-Packet.pdf

🙏Weekly devotional

BIBLE VERSE: Colossians 3:13 (New King James Version)

bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

 

Weekly Bible Study 

Abortion

About forty years ago some countries began allowing abortions to be performed legally. Then in 1973, abortion was legalized in the United States. In 1979, fifty-five million abortions were performed in the world. Millions of abortions are still performed each year worldwide, and are legal according to man’s laws! Herod’s killing of a few babies in Bethlehem is insignificant in comparison (Matthew 2:16-18). The Pharaoh who ordered the Hebrew male children slain to hold down the population is made to look like a modern-day ecology hero (Exodus 1:15-22).--TFTW

https://truthfortheworld.org/abortion-and-euthanasia

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 The Chosen: About the life of Christ

 https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen

 

THIS WEEK'S VIDEOS

EXPLAINED: Why the Donald Trump indictment is BEYOND 'STUPID'

Donald Trump just became the first U.S. president to be indicted by the Department of Justice on federal charges. He’s facing seven counts related to his storage of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home. But something about this smells like it’s ALL about politics. In this clip, Pat and Stu — filling in for Glenn — break it all down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VJfLNNH2sA

Philemon - Profitability and Providence--TFTW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utk8zwqKHck

 

  

The Port Angeles Globe is a weekly Publication, every Saturday-- Publisher, Peter Ripley