NO QUICK FIXES FOR WHETHAM ON ETHICS CODE

WHETHAM WAS CORRECT IN VOTING AGAINST A QUICK FIX ON ETHICS CODE &

City Councilman Lee, Whetham

Recusing himself from Ethics selection for new complaint


Its, another occasion I agree with Councilman Whetham actions during the recent Council meeting on May 17th. First he voted  against a quick fix code of ethics, he was correct in his analysis of the code which was drafted during the time when City Council member Max Mania was around causing all kinds of turmoil that led the council to draft how council members are to engage the public. Currently, the code provides a shield between the council and the public. They can in essence hide under their desk as it were, avoiding questioning from the public, and media. Bridling their tongue  in expressing their opinion outside of a meeting.
Secondly, he was correct in recusing himself from discussions regarding the selection of choosing an ethic compliant panel to investigate the latest compliant which was filed against him, along with the other council members mentioned in the complaint: Collins,  Merideth, and Bruch. Whetham wasn't buying the line that city council or staff were making that it would be okay for Whetham to stay and make the selection, since recusing himself, and others who would also recuse themselves would create a lack of a quorum. " If it smells like a fish, is a fish" Whetham was quoted in saying in the video clips below. So he dismissed himself. So, did Merideth who was quoted in saying: "damn if you do, damn if you don't"
Even Whetham hinted the reasons why the current code was drafted, which I mentioned to him during a break at the city council meeting. Whetham is quoted in saying in a PDN interview Wednesday saying: This is just another problem I see with the ethics code that we have, Whetham said. I think it was actually adopted to go after a certain council member, Whetham said in an interview Wednesday, adding that he was referring to former City Council member Max Mania.
So yeah, I agree the whole code of ethics needs to be redone! The main reason why I ran for office back in 2013, was to confront Mania and his actions. Unfortunately he decided not to run for city council, and left town.

See video commentary



References
Staff memo regarding Ethics code:
Revised edition which the Council approved of in a 5-1 vote:
"That Board shall hear and determine all complaints and claims made against that public official that are based on behavior arising from a single act or course of conduct. Once that Board has concluded its proceedings, no other complaints or claims may be made against the same public official alleging a violation from the same act or course of conduct. "
Related news article from the PDN: Port Angeles revises ethics code, will narrow scope of ordinance---PDN
Quote from the article posted: " I've got a problem with this ethics code in its entirety, he said. I think its ill-conceived and definitely full of holes. I would rather not support any type of changes until we have had a larger conversation about this entire code. Though Councilman Michael Merideth joined the majority, he agreed with Whetham that more should be done."
Following are video clips your truly recorded, all having to do mostly with the hot topic of ethics:

City Council pt 1

City Council meeting pt 2

City Council meeting pt3

City Council pt 4

City Council pt 5

City discusses their joint meeting with Port Commission



Clallam County gets new Heath and Human Services Director Andrew Bradstad
Bradstad will replace retiring Iva Burks starting in June.

Agenda Items that were approved during the Meeting:
2a Amendment 2 with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to add funding for contractors to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment
2b Contract extension for monthly maintenance and purchase order for hardware and software components to perform the phone & voicemail system upgrades
ADMINISTRATION
3a Resolution appointing an authorized representative and alternate for disaster assistance funding and administration
BUDGET
4a Notice that the following Supplemental Appropriations will be adopted by resolution on
May 31: Chemical Dependency Mental Health – Receipt of additional money from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services/$47,238
4b Resolution calling for a hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., April 26, for consideration of the
following Debatable Emergencies: Health and Human Services, Chemical Dependency/Mental Health – Unexpended revenue from 2015 is being carried forward to the 2016 budget to pay for contracted professional services/$257,000 Sheriff’s Operations – Pay repair costs for Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle 329 that was damaged in an accident in April/$12,000
See video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf_xCDdKk1A

Related news story: Clallam panel names new HHS director, assistant director; takes action on Opportunity Fund grant---PDN

PORT COMMISSIONER EXPRESS CONCERNS OVER MEETING PROTOCOL

During their special meeting on Monday, the Port Commission was going over their bylaws. At one point during the discussion Port Commissioner Connie Beauvais made reference to the City Council meeting on Feb, 2nd meeting when the deputy mayor chaired the meeting, while the mayor was sick, yet was participating in the meeting over the telephone. Beauvais wanted to make sure that they were covered procedural issues regarding chairing meetings if the Port president is absent from the meeting due to illness, but participates over the phone.
See video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqOq36Mzk1c&feature=em-upload_owner
see special meeting agenda items: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05162016-152




In other local news reports...

Port Angeles perjury allegation referred to state Attorney General---PDN

* I have a hunch this will be tossed out by the AG, simply because the video that is being used was done on an Iphone camera from a distance, and the video was dark, hard to tell what was going on when the Feb 2nd meeting of the city council was adjourned. IPHONES cameras are not very good for long range recording of events. You would have to sit right up close to the subject you are recording.

Peninsula Housing Authority to replace low-income units in Port Angeles---PDN

Clallam: Race forming for District 24 legislative seat; third candidate files for county commission---PDN

Party declaration requirement rubs presidential primary voters on Peninsula wrong way---PDN

PA Police Chief Selection Down To 5 Contenders---KONP RADIO

United Way of Clallam County selects new CEO---KONP RADIO

Clallam County Deputy Undergoing Stem Cell Treatment--KONP RADIO

PUD commissioners discuss solar project Monday---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Lasting dispute to manage agricultural impacts nears closure---SEQUIM GAZETTE

What's new at the Market: Bringing ‘Bountiful’ to the market----SEQUIM GAZETTE

ONRC Evening Talks--FORKS FORUM
Conservation plans guide landowners through the use of Best Management Practices that protect farm profitability and livestock health while also protecting natural resources like water quality and soil condition.

TIME TO BE TESTED FOR HEPATITIS C---FORKS FORUM

Fernie named president of Port Townsend Paper---PT LEADER

Burke seeks re-election to PUD---PT LEADER

Jefferson County public records case hits state Supreme Court---PT LEADER

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Sen. Murray Fights to Safeguard Civil Rights Protections in Housing--press release issued May 19th


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More Tacoma yards get soil replaced this summer Public meetings focus on next phase of sampling, soil replacement work

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DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop May 31 in Lynnwood

UTC: Settlement agreement proposes small increase for Cascade Natural Gas  Customers invited to comment at public hearings in June

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Sanders’ fight now against his adopted party---EVERETT HERALD

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Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Commencement Address at University of Pennsylvania Law School


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Colorado babysitter robbed bank to pay debt in other theft case: police (REU)

Chibok girl rescue raises hopes for others held by Boko Haram (AFP)

BMW's i3 electric vehicle can suddenly lose power: U.S. lawsuit (REU)

One dead in shooting in midtown Manhattan during morning rush (REU)

In reversal, former Illinois congressman to plead not guilty in tax case (REU)

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK:

State Trooper Buys Meal for Panhandler Before Eating With Her On The Side of The Road---yahoo news

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HUD: HUD PROPOSES RULE REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY
DURING CONSTRUCTION OF MOST HUD-FINANCED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
New rule seeks to close the digital divide for lower income families

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From the US Mission to the UN:

Remarks at the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation

Remarks at the 2016 Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on Agenda Item 9(a): Coordination Among the Three UN Mechanisms Pertaining to Indigenous Peoples

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the UN Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)

FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

Unique education fund to be launched next week at UN World Humanitarian Summit

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In Ukraine, a ‘Living Library’ helps ease tensions between displaced persons and hosts

Colombia: agreement to reintegrate children from FARC welcomed by UN envoy

One hundred babies born every day in areas worst hit by Ecuador quake – UNICEF


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Wave of bombings hits Baghdad Shiite areas, killing 69 (AP)

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THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: White House and Department Of Labor Announce $21 Million for Summer and Year-Round Jobs For Young Americans And Launch Of 16 Summer Impact Hubs

THE WHITE HOUSE: Statement by the President on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
* Prime example of a nation that has gone morally bankrupted

For this cause God gave them up unto vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature: and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due.” (Romans 1:26-27).
ref. http://truthfortheworld.org/sin-of-sodom

US STATE DEPT: Remarks at the Libya Ministerial

US DEFENSE DEPT: Work Salutes Contributions of Romanian, Polish Troops

US TREASURY DEPT:  Remarks by Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew at The Jewish Theological Seminary Commencement Ceremony

US TREASURY DEPT:  Treasury Amends Burmese Sanctions Regulations, Identifies Blocked Companies Owned By Designated Persons, And Delists Several Burmese State-Owned Entities

USDA: USDA Increases FY 2016 U.S. Sugar Overall Allotment Quantity and Raw Cane Sugar Import Access

USDA BLOG: Income Inequality: A Growing Threat to Eliminating Rural Child Poverty

EPA: Hazardous Waste Settlement Leads to Purchase of Emergency Response Equipment in Kennebec County, Maine

US DEPT. OF EDUCATION: Expanding Opportunity: One Child at a Time

In other national headline news...

Petraeus: Self-Censor To Avoid Offending Muslims---PJ MEDIA

Resisting Obama's Transgender Directive: A Hill to Die On---PATRIOT POST

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From the US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

Icing On Overtime Cake: Plaintiffs’ Bar Getting Ready

Consumers Can’t Count on the CFPB

Dividend Tax, Incidence Illusions, and Corporate Tax Integration

Campaign Bluster Isn’t Stopping U.S. Chamber’s Pro-Trade Work


US DEPT. OF LABOR:

OSHA CITES ALABAMA PALLET MANUFACTURER PUTTING WORKERS AT RISK OF MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL AND OTHER HAZARDS

PASSAIC DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE FINED $112K FOR TWO DOZEN SAFETY VIOLATIONS

US LABOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS $1.4M IN INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR CLEAN-UP, RECOVERY EFFORTS IN TEXAS AFTER SEVERE SUMMER 2015 STORMS

STATEMENT OF US LABOR SECRETARY THOMAS E. PEREZ ON THE ONGOING LABOR DISPUTE INVOLVING VERIZON WORKERS

US TREASURY DEPT:  Treasury Designates Additional Libyan Political Obstructionist

IRS: May 16 Is Filing Deadline for Many Tax-Exempt Organizations; Do Not Include Social Security Numbers or Personal Data

In other business and finance news headlines...

Warren Buffett's company buys 9.8 million Apple shares (AP)

Report says Amazon to expand its store-brand offerings (AP)

Global stocks slip amid weak Chinese data but oil rises (AP)

HSBC axes 840 IT jobs in Britain in first big wave of planned cuts (REU)

Pfizer to buy Anacor in $5.2 billion deal for access to eczema gel (REU)

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner faces new challenge: slow sales (REU)

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PUDGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL: Gates Foundation diverts entire $187M stake in BP

DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE: Shopping shifts leave malls holding the bag

Quiet Seattle tech company plans expansion in Pioneer Square, Denver---SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle Angel Conference picks Vancouver, Washington startup as competition winner---SEATTLE TIMES

Self-driving robots are the new longshoremen on L.A. waterfront---SEATTLE TIMES

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OKAY SELINDA, YOU SPOKE AT THE DEMOCRATS HQ, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO SPEAK TO REPUBLICANS?

County Treasurer
 Selinda Barkhuis
Pic taken off County
webpage.

Now, if she spoke in her capacity as County Treasurer during her little chat with the democrats, she would be in-violation of the  code of conduct which I shared below. The report posted didn't mention if she was speaking as a citizen, or under her title as Treasurer. But this all smells bad to me all the same. First of all shouldn't the County Treasurer once in office be nonpartisan, not taking side on any elections publicly? She only grants interviews to local publications that favors her, is that being fair minded? I looked at the code of conduct below closely, and this seems to me on the edge of violating the spirit of the code, if not right out violation. Plus is it now the objective of the local Democrats to put the current County Administrator out of a job? Is that what they are playing for? Is it any wonder I don't vote for liberals!? Now if the treasurer isn't suppose to take sides in an election, why is it she just went and talk to the democrats, why not the republicans as well? Now, I looked to see the regulations were on county employees including elected officials taking sides on an election, no where did it mention that taking sides were prohibited as long you are doing so not as county employee but as a private citizen its okay to do, but from what I read and understood you still have to conduct yourself accordingly. Whether your on the clock or not.  But, this issue just doesn't sit well with me regardless, because we often heard of Barkhuis citing several times of being harassed by Jones, from what I see it is Barkhuis doing the harassing, and putting oil on an open flame, by her rhetoric she puts out. From what I seen in recent encounters between the County Commission and the Treasurer, they seem to bend over back words in accommodating to her wishes. Who is running the show here readers? The Commissioners? or the Treasurer? To me, a County Treasurer is like any elected official, who suppose to represent all of the people of Clallam County, not just her liberal friends, and publications that write favorable articles about her. She seems to treat anyone who have some doubts about her with disdain. Is that being just and fair? In my opinion her job is to over see the County finances, not plotting to have someone be fired. Just how I look at this whole affair. So, my question still remains, if she is wanting to show how fair minded she is, when is she going to chat with a more conservative crowd?    
Video Commentary


POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Employees of the County shall not solicit any money, influence, service or other things of value
or otherwise aid or promote any political committee or the nomination or election of any person to public office while on the job or during working hours.
An employee may seek political office; provided, however, holding such office does not create a
conflict of interest or interfere with the employee's regular duties with the County. The
Prosecuting Attorney shall be consulted when a question of conflict of interest exists.
No employee shall use official authority or influence to further a political cause or candidate.
AGO 1978 No.20
CONDUCT – SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS
The County's success in providing quality service to the citizens and maintaining good
relationships with the community depends on employees. For employee guidance, the County
has provided a listing of certain conduct which, if engaged in, would be detrimental to the
County’s objective and could lead to disciplinary action including discharge. The following
specified conduct is illustrative and not intended in any way to be all-inclusive:
Making malicious, false, or derogatory statements that are intended or could reasonably
be expected to damage the integrity or reputation of the County or our employees, on
or off premises

Related news story: Clallam treasurer takes aim at county administrator--PDN
Quote from the article posted: I'm really going to focus this summer on getting Ron Richards elected because I think that is my best bet to change things around Barkhuis told about 30 meeting attendees---County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis



ref. CONDUCT AND WORK RULES Policy 230
http://www.clallam.net/bocc/documents/230Conduct_001.pdf

WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK....

Port to hold special meeting on Monday, May 16.
Topics: Going over the port bylaws, and Commission's roles and responsibilities
See agenda: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05162016-152

Clallam County Work session on Monday, agenda highlight item(s):
Proposed agreement with State of Washington for aquatic lands easement for Carlsborg sewer project
see agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf

Clallam County regular meeting on Tuesday, agenda highlight item(s)
2a Amendment 2 with Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to add funding for contractors to provide substance abuse and mental health treatment.
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

City Council agenda item(s) highlights:

• Harbor Cleanup Process, Change Order No. 4 to Work Order No. 2 

See agenda packet for details: http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2968

• Ethics Ordinance / Second Reading

From Staff memo: In the event multiple complaints or claims based on conduct arising at or from a single action are filed against the same public official, all such complaints and claims shall be joined and shall be reviewed collectively by one Board of Ethics. That Board shall hear and determine all complaints and claims made against that public official that are based on conduct arising at or from a single action. Once that Board has concluded its proceedings, no other complaints or claims may be made against the same public official alleging a violation for conduct arising from the same action.

• Appointment of Board of Ethics (4) to Review Complaint #4  

From Staff memo: On May 2, 2016, a complaint was filed against Council members Sissi Bruch, Brad Collins, Michael Merideth and Lee Whetham alleging that they had violated the City’s Code of Ethical Conduct as outlined in Chapter 2.78 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code. As directed by the ordinance, the City Clerk forwarded the complaint to the City Attorney, City Manager, and the full Council.
This is the fourth complaint filed against City Council members since February. The first two
complaints, and now the fourth, allege that one or more Council members violated the ethics code during the February 2nd City Council meeting. The third complaint alleged the Mayor violated the code of ethics during the January 5 and January 19, 2016 Council meetings.

•  Joint Meeting with the Port of Port Angeles 

Staff memo:  Council directed staff to work with the Port of Port Angeles to schedule a joint
meeting between City Council and the Port Commissioners. In addition, staff was asked to
bring a list of possible agenda items to the May 17th Council meeting for discussion. The
following three items have been identified as topics that are important to both agencies:
1. Joint Harbor cleanup goals
2. Future usage of Oak Street, Terminal 4
3. Airport Master Plan – update from the Port


Other regional meetings

City of Port Townsend meeting agenda hightlight item(S)
Resolution 16-018 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Quality Controls Corporation for the Installation, Programming and Integration Services for the Wastewater Utility SCADA System Software Platform Software Conversion
Resolution 16-025 Appointing an Interim City Manager
Resolution 16-023 Designating Off-Leash Dog Areas within the City of Port Townsend
Resolution 16-024 Authorizing the City Manager to Award and Sign all Contracts for the Design and Construction of the Howard Street Regional Stormwater Project
See full agenda and details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=829

Jefferson County Commission meeting agenda highlight item (s):
AGREEMENT re: Geotechnical/Geologic Review and Analysis of Undie Road Slide
and Road Relocation Area; In the Amount not to Exceed $20,600; Jefferson County
Public Works; Golder Associates, Inc.

 Request to Convene re: Hearing Property Tax Appeals for the Year 2016; Jefferson
County Board of Equalization
See full agenda for details: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/05-16-16.pdf

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WAS RICHARD REMARKS BEFORE THE COMMISSION APPROPRIATE? OR WAS IT CAMPAIGNING

Callam County Candidate Rob Richards
Spoke on electronic warfare
During Clallam County open comment session.
Pic taken by Peter Ripley.

Tuesday's Clallam County Commission meeting was your usual run of the mill meeting, items on the agenda was approved, what happened during the open comment session however which raised eye brows however. One must wonder after remarks made by Richards during his speech he gave regarding his opinions on the proposed electronic warfare games in the Olympic National Park. You would have to listen closely to the video clips I captured from my camera to decided whether or not Richards comments were bordering on electioneering. But, by the sound of the comments made, it sure was knocking at the door of electioneering. At one point during the debate of his comments made, County Commissioner Mike Chapman, said that he thought the comments that were being made by Richards were more appropriate in a campaign venue rather in a open comment session.
See today's Video commentary

County Commission open public comment session. Rob Richards spoke on the proposed electronic warfare training by the Navy.
Video clips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T287UIpNnqk ---PT1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSuRmUJ3Vas  ---pt2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRLvt95QRJ0 ---pt3
(Sorry for the sound quality on this)


Related stories:
Clallam secures state funds for Dry Creek Road southwest of Port Angeles---PDN

Related Clallam County agenda item: 2b Amendment 1 with State of Washington County Road Administration Board (CRAB) which will enable CRAB to authorize an increase in RATA funds for paving and improvements to Dry Creek Road
see agenda item details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

Our Politicians Need to Wake Up!---PORT O CALL
Quote: " The public’s fear of electromagnetic radiation, whether it be from x-ray machines, power lines, smart meters, cell phones, or whatever source, whether real or imagined, is so well known as to be a matter of common knowledge."
ref. http://portocallpublishing.com/2016/05/our-politicians-need-to-wake-up/


In other local news...

PORT TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING WITH Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks, on building a great team and mission focus. Today at 1:30PM
see agenda for details: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05132016-151

Port of Port Angeles commissioners discuss timber, marine advisory committees ---PDN
Quote from the article posted on Tuesday 5/10/16: ' The commission also discussed a joint meeting with the Port Angeles City Council at 2 p.m. June 6.The topics of discussion have not yet been established for the two-hour meeting, Goschen said. Commissioners suggested discussions include the possible use of the Oak Street pier, also known as Terminal 4, as a terminal for whale watching excursions; the extension of the Olympic Discovery trail through port properties; and a presentation on the port's current progress on harbor cleanup. A discussion on the William R. Fairchild International Airport master plan and an aviation right of way."
ref. http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20160510/NEWS/305109994/port-of-port-angeles-commissioners-discuss-timber-marine-advisory

Related Port Commission work session agenda item: Work session topic, joint meeting with City of Port Angeles.
ref. http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05092016-149

Editorial comment: Looks like the Lincoln park trees are still an obstacle to the airport. This is another hot topic which will probably heat up again.

Port Commission spoke on topics to bring up for the joint
meeting with the city council on Monday during their work session.
Pic taken by, Peter Ripley

Seattle lawyer finds ethics complaint again Port Angeles city attorney to be without merit---PDN
Quote from the article posted: "A three-part ethics complaint against Port Angeles City Attorney Bill Bloor over fluoridation of the city's water supply is without merit, a Seattle lawyer has decided. Peter Perron, the Port Angeles attorney who filed the 33-page complaint Feb. 24, would not comment Wednesday on the report issued May 5 by Peter Eglick of Seattle and which City Manager Dan McKeen mailed Perron on Monday."
ref. http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20160511/NEWS/305119987/seattle-lawyer-finds-ethics-complaint-again-port-angeles-city

Composite Recycling Technology Center CEO touts industry potential at Port Angeles chamber gathering--PDN


Clallam treasurer takes aim at county administrator--PDN
Quote from the article posted: "County Treasurer Selinda Barkhuis told Clallam County Democrats she is working to see County Administrator Jim Jones ousted. She hopes to see a new majority of the county commissioners do the deed, she told a meeting of the Democrats on Wednesday night."


Clallam Public Utility District affirms carbon tax opposition--PDN


Related PUD press release: Commissioners Adopt Resolution Opposing I-732


Sequim school district testing drinking water---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Playfield parking construction goes $110K over budget---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Gibboney to lead Port of PT--PT LEADER

Hospital votes to turn down $1.5 million for inpatient psychiatric unit
NAMI officials disappointed; ask to be part of future discussion of health care access---PT LEADER

NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY EVENT---FORKS FORUM

Closure Planned for Forest Service Road 2929, 2929-070 and Olympic Discovery Trail---FORKS FORUM

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT

Victoria ranked world’s third hottest luxury homes market--TIMES COLONIST

Councillors want more info on parking lot eyed for micro-housing---TIMES COLONIST

Victoria residents among victims of $40M Ponzi scheme, lawsuits claim--TIMES COLONIST

Province steps in, recommends new project board for sewage treatment project---VICTORIA NEWS

Fentanyl overdoses rise, emergency reporting takes effect---VICTORIA NEWS



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FROM OUR US CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC

Kilmer Announces Grants for New Art Projects in Tacoma, Port Townsend---press release issued May 11th.

SCOTUS: Sen. Murray on Republicans Blocking Supreme Court Nominee: “The American People Deserve a Fully-Functioning Supreme Court”--press release issued May 11th

Cantwell Applauds $1.5 Million Grant for Tacoma Minority Business Center
Senator: ‘this grant is an important step to drive new economic opportunities in Tacoma”---press release issued May 6th

News from state agencies

Inslee orders wildfire training for up to 250 Washington National Guard personnel--press release issued May 9th

Inslee statement on ruling in Trueblood case---press release issued May 6th

Inslee statement regarding recent personnel actions by State Auditor Troy Kelley---press release issued May 6th

Related news article:

EVERETT HERALD: State Auditor Troy Kelley lashes out at Inslee


WSDA: Horse owners advised to vaccinate for West Nile virus 

AG: AG files criminal charges against hotel owner over asbestos removal 

AG: AG prosecutors obtain sex offender’s civil commitment 


DOE: Environmental penalties for first quarter 2016

DOE: Leavenworth excavator fined for bulkhead work in Wenatchee River

DFI: DFI Settles Charges With Quicken Loans

OFM: WASHINGTON STATE PATROL COMPENSATION SURVEY

WDFW: Anglers will get 3 more days to catch spring chinook below and above Bonneville Dam

DOH: Skagit County physician suspended on failing to comply with a previous order

L&I: Baker, technician charged in separate King County workers' comp scams

DNR: DNR to hold conversations on target shooting in popular state forests: ​Spring meetings set for Capitol, Tahuya, Harry Osborne and Yacolt Burn  

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop May 18 in Vancouver

Sec. of State: Presidential Primary Mock Election May 16-20

UTC: State takes action against five illegal residential moving companies

NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE:

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Oil, gas industry challenges efforts to protect Western bird


THE OLYMPIAN: Lawmakers award themselves passing grade for school-funding work this year

SEATTLE PI: Why won't Democrats let us count in Washington's presidential primary?

SEATTLE TIMES: Seattle women: Don’t let hateful voices intimidate you into silence or inaction


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LAW & JUSTICE/ ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK REPORTS

LAW & JUSTICE REPORT

FROM THE DOJ:

Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates Delivers Remarks at the New York City Bar Association White Collar Crime Conference

Head of the Civil Rights Division Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at Press Conference Announcing Complaint Against the State of North Carolina to Stop Discrimination Against Transgender Individuals

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at Press Conference Announcing Complaint Against the State of North Carolina to Stop Discrimination Against Transgender Individuals

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Commencement Address at the Hooding Ceremony for Howard University School of Law

Pennsylvania State Senator and Pennsylvania Democratic Party Official Charged in Vote Buying Scheme


FROM THE FBI FILES:

Child Sexual Exploitation Threat from Pedophiles Online is ‘Vast and Extensive’

Violent Criminal Apprehension Program Part 2: The Highway Serial Killings Initiative

MS-13 Gangsters Convicted of Multiple Murders and Attempted Murder

Statistics on 2014 Cargo Thefts Released

FBI Expands Missing Girl Search, Offers $5,000 Reward 

INTERPOL: Heads of INTERPOL and UK National Crime Agency discuss security

In other law and justice news headlines...

Warrant: Minnesota doctor saw Prince, prescribed drugs (AP)

White ex-cop faces federal charges in Walter Scott's death (AP)

Ex-CBC radio hosts apologizes; sex assault charge dropped (AP)

New play explores life, legacy of slain teen Trayvon Martin (AP)

Colorado inmate files first claim of paternity in Prince's estate (REU)

Missouri to execute man who killed three, including deputy sheriff (REU)

White House prods Senate on Garland amid Republican blockade (REU)

Following Trump's win, Senate leader reaffirms Garland opposition (REU)

Texas man surrenders in case involving toddlers who were tied up (REU)

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK

Born Without Hands, Girl Wins National Handwriting Contest--DISABILITY SCOOP

Justice Department Postpones Web Accessibility Rules---DISABILITY SCOOP

First ABLE Accounts Expected This Summer---DISABILITY SCOOP

HUD'S FAIR HOUSING DECISION UPHELD BY FIRST CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
San Juan, Puerto Rico, Condo Association Discriminated Against Resident with Disabilities

The smiling terminally ill mother who killed her severely disabled daughter in a botched mercy killing murder-suicide to prevent her from ending up in an institution---DAILY MAIL UK

FAO: EDITORIAL: COLLIER COMMISSION MAKES RIGHT CALL TO KEEP FLUORIDE IN WATER SYSTEM


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WORLD AND NATIONAL DIGEST REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

From the US MISSION TO THE UN:

Remarks at a UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Remarks at Moms +SocialGood 2016

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Aleppo, Syria

FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

UN Forum on indigenous issues opens 2016 session with focus on conflict, peace and resolution

UN regrets execution of six people in Afghanistan

Egypt: UN experts report worsening crackdown on protest

Ban condemns deadly terrorist attack against police officers in Egypt

US STATE DEPT:

Remarks Before His Meeting With French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

Secretary Kerry's Meeting With Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir

U.S. Hails Entry into Force of Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

The United States and Europe

US DEFENSE DEPT:

U.S. Special Ops Forces, Afghan Commandos Rescue Hostage

Carter: Threat-Reduction Program Was Novel Response to Historic Change

Career Infantry Officer Leads Eucom, NATO Allied Command Operations

Carter Presents Kissinger With DoD’s Distinguished Public Service Award

In other world news headlines

London mayor slams Trump's 'ignorant' view of Islam (AP)

70 years after Hiroshima, Obama to pay historic visit (AP)

related white house press release: Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Vietnam and Japan

Mass rally in North Korea after congress bolsters leader (AP)

New Philippine leader seen as emancipator, looming dictator (AP)

AP Explains: Why Brazilian president faces impeachment (AP)

NATIONAL DIGEST

THE WHITE HOUSE: President Obama in Flint: "It's Not Enough Just to Fix the Water"

THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks by the President on the Economy

THE WHITE HOUSE: FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces Public and Private Sector Efforts to Increase Community Resilience through Building Codes and Standards

FDA issues rule for data collection of antimicrobial sales and distribution by animal species

US TREASURY:  U.S. Treasury Department Issues White Paper on Online Marketplace Lending Industry

USDA: People’s Gardens, Farmers Markets & CSAs at USDA and Across Government

USDA: Will Chestnuts Roast on an Open Fire Again Someday?

DEPT of INTERIOR: 15 Facts About Our National Mammal: The American Bison

DEPT OF INTERIOR: Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis Participate in Public Meeting on Community’s Vision for Preservation of Stonewall Site

EPA: New Hampshire Organizations and Residents Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievements

In other national news headlines...

Clinton, Sanders face off in West Virginia as Trump looks on (REU)

Sanders plan raises incomes but also U.S. deficits, analysts say (REU)

Trump retreats on comments on raising taxes on the wealthy (REU)

Commentary: Party leaders often disliked their nominee. It’s the public vitriol that’s new. (REU)

Republican Rubio distances himself from Trump VP talk (REU)


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Editorial note: I want to thank all my international readership for their interest in this publication.

MONDAY'S BUSINESS AND FINANCE REPORT

FROM THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Saving Our Energy Future


Coal Jobs are Vanishing Before Our Very Eyes

Without Global Trade, Say Adios to Your Cinco de Mayo Margarita

FEDERAL RESERVE: The Federal Reserve Board announced on Monday that it is accepting applications from individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the Community Advisory Council (CAC).

FEDERAL RESERVE: The Federal Reserve Board is cosponsoring a policy forum this week to explore changing demographic and economic trends that affect housing and community development policy in rural communities. 

FEDERAL RESERVE: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday proposed a rule to support U.S. financial stability by enhancing the resolvability of very large and complex financial firms. ---Posted May 3rd press release

US TREASURY: Treasury Sanctions the Waked Money Laundering Organization

US TREASURY: Treasury Announces Key Regulations and Legislation to Counter Money Laundering and Corruption, Combat Tax Evasion

US TREASURY: Quarterly Refunding Statement of Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets Daleep Singh

US DEPT OF LABOR:

STATEMENT OF US LABOR SECRETARY PEREZ ON APRIL EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

CSX TRANSPORTATION INC. RETALIATED AGAINST EMPLOYEE AT SELKIRK, NEW YORK FACILITY WHO REPORTED SAFETY CONCERNS, OSHA INVESTIGATION FINDS

ELIZABETH CONTRACTOR AGAIN EXPOSES WORKERS TO DANGEROUS RISK OF FALLS, OSHA FINDS AT DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY BUILD SITE

IRS:
IRS Regulations Provide Guidance for New Voluntary Certification Program; Application Process for Professional Employer Organizations Opens July 1

IRS User Fee Program

ACT to Submit Recommendations at June Meeting

In other business and finance news...

A Trump presidency has some Wall Street bulls running wild---CNBC

Krispy Kreme being taken private for $1.35 billion---FORBES

​Some nonprofit hospitals are among the most profitable--CBS NEWS

China Continues to Prop Up Its Ailing Factories, Adding to Global Glut---WSJ

Many Crowdfunding Consultants Come Up Short--WSJ


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IF CITY FORM OF GOVERNMENT HAPPENS, WILL WE HAVE BUYERS REMORSE?

EVEN IF THE CITY FORM OF GOVERNMENT IS CHANGED WHO WOULD SERVE ON NEW COUNCIL?
Yesterdays edition of the "Port Angeles Digest" I shared an article from the Peninsula Daily News with the headline: Port Angeles fluoridation foes file petition to change form of city government.
See full PDN article: http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20160507/NEWS/305079986/weekend-rewind-port-angeles-fluoridation-foes-file-petition-to

What I didn't mention in my editorial note, I signed that petition, in hopes that some common sense would prevail, and the four council members who voted in favor of continuing adding flouride would see the error of their ways, and at least one would change their vote, and support the will of the majority who voted in that so called citizen advisory poll against the practice. A poll I might add ended up being ignored. As for this ad hoc committee, that too ended up being a waste of time given the recommendation being offered. This tells me that the current council has grown deaf to the voice of the people who elected them into office. It appears they only want to listen to the voice of the people when it's election time.
 My point here today, which I made mention in yesterday's posting, that given the current atmosphere, and the specter of having an ethics compliant filed against anyone who sits on the council, on a whim for any reason they can come up with, just out of spite or otherwise, who would want to even serve on the council, or for that matter any board given these ethic complaints being leveled. Have these who been passing around this petition which they filed this week thought of that? Who do they plan to have run for city council at this point?
Surely, they must have some people in mind? Then again would they even want to given the risk they too could face an ethic compliant on a whim. I really don't think anyone has really put some thought into this, and I fear this will end up harming the city's image even further in the long term. Another thing to consider in this if they dismiss the current council, and boot them all out of office, how long would it take to form a new one? Think on how that would effect the city's business, and items which are time sensitive, and a delay like finding a new council would hamper many of the contracts and agreements which are now before the current council.  Has anyone thought on that? I think we all will have a "buyers" remorse when it's all said and done.

WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK

Clallam County Work session agenda for Monday:

http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf

Agenda highlight item: Port Angeles Public Access funding request (TBD)

work session details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

County Commission regular meeting Agenda highlight items:

2a Agreement with Pioneer Propane, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company to purchase

easement for the Carlsborg Sewer System Project

2b Amendment 1 with State of Washington County Road Administration Board (CRAB) which will enable CRAB to authorize an increase in RATA funds for paving and improvements to Dry Creek Road

See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf

Agenda details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

 Port Discusses Timber Issues at Special Meeting in Forks

This past Monday the Port Commission held an open public meeting at the Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks to discuss timber issues with stakeholders and the public. The four hour meeting included presentations on cross laminated timber (CLT), timber advocacy, the county trust lands, carbon tax and sequestration, the formation of a timber advisory committee, prearrange calculations and an update from the American Forest Resource Council.

To learn more about the topics discussed, click on the link below to read the article in the Forks Forum newspaper.

Port agenda on May 2: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05022016-148

PORT COMMISSION WORK SESSION AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL TOPICS SCHEDULE

See full work session agenda for details: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05092016-149

PORT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA HIGHLIGHT ITEM: TWO financal reports for the first quarter. See full agenda for details: http://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/05092016-150

Other area meetings this coming week

City of Sequim agenda item highlight: Phone, Internet, Computer and E-mail Use Policy

Details: http://wa-sequim.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8039

See full Agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1384

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA ITEM HIGHLIGHT:  Draft Marijuana-Related Code Amendments

Details: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=863&meta_id=123165

See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=863

CITY OF FORKS AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: Pacific fishery management council ocean season report

See full agenda: http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/agenda5916.pdf

Jefferson County Commission agenda item highlight: AGREEMENT re: Upper Hoh Road Culvert Replacement, M.P. 6.95, County Project No. CR18962, Federal Aid Project No. PLH-A160(001); In the Amount of $791,447; Jefferson County Public Works; Jordan Excavating, Inc.

Details: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Attach/050916_ca06.pdf

See full agenda: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/05-09-16.pdf

 

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CATCH 22 SCENARIO ETHICS COMPLAINT FILED, OR POLITICAL TIT FOR TAT JOB?

Just when you thought the onslaught of ethic complaints were solely being filed against those who mostly voted for fluoridation, and the out of control Feb 2nd meeting couldn't get any worse. Now, except for the one of the new crop of City Council members facing an ethics complaint. Brad Collins who voted in favor of continuing fluoride, is now face with an ethics complaint of his own, he was also named with the three council members in the complaint filed by Marie Wiggins, the wife of former mayor Glenn Wiggins, also named in the complaint were: Council members: Whetham, Bruch, and Merideth, along with Collins. The reason for the complaint as Wiggins puts it is because these four council members stayed after the Feb 2 meeting was adjourned, and fielded comments by anti flouride citizens attending that fateful meeting. Up until now these four council members were spared the ethic compliant rod, that has changed apparently, its a catch 22 scenario readers, one group of council members are being charged for wrongly adjourning a meeting, and leaving, now you have this group being charged for staying around and hearing comments from majority of city residents took the time to voice their opinion on a "straw poll", only to have it ignored by the four council members who voted to continue putting fluoride in the water system. It's a darn if you do or don't scenario: Should they have stayed and fielded comments, or should they have left? My question why is this being done now? During the last city council meeting in April, Wiggins spoke on the merits of her friend the embattled Cherie Kidd who is still facing an public admonishment for her role on the meeting of Feb 2nd. See Clallam county public eye city council meeting April 19th: time sec 37: 08

Why didn't she file her compliant then? Why wait until this Tuesday's city council meeting?
On April 19th Wiggins stated that Kidd should not be publicly admonished.
To me this just seems all too convenient to be just coincidental if you ask me, no sooner than Kidd is facing a public admonishing, then this latest ethic complaint is field two weeks after!? So, yeah I do have to question the timing of all of this.
As I said this bog of ethics complaints has been a clever distraction from the root cause, that four council members decided to ignore the will of the people. Now it appears that side of the story is hitting the fan on two levels.

related stories...
Ethics complaint names four Port Angeles City Council members---PDN

Quoting from the article posted:  "An ethical conduct complaint has been filed against Port Angeles City Council members Brad Collins, Lee Whetham, Sissi Bruch and Michael Merideth.
 Wiggins said in her complaint that on Feb. 2, the four council members who stayed after adjournment “continued to conduct city business by listening to comments from the public at an unauthorized gathering” in violation of state law.
State law “clearly defines the process required when a council meeting has been shut down by disorderly conduct,” Wiggins said."
*The following article points out two points of this whole fluoride drama hitting the fan...
Port Angeles fluoridation foes file petition to change form of city government--PDN

quote from the article posted: "  The ad hoc fluoridation committee, headed by Councilman Brad Collins, who favors fluoridation, and Councilwoman Sissi Bruch, who is against it, reached a consensus “to support a school-related oral healthcare program that identifies students with severe tooth decay and makes referrals to an oral health care educator(s) supported by community resources,” according to the committee’s report. But Bruch and Collins said there was no consensus on continuing or stopping fluoridation, so the committee did not address the issue in its report."

Public eye video of city council meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFaXZDVgHuo

1) Even if they manage to change the form of city government, who are they going to find, who will be willing to serve on a replacement city council? Knowing they too could be targeted for ethics complaints  in the future for any reason? Who would want to serve on any council or committee under those circumstances at this point? We made serving on these boards a joke!
2) As I said, this ad hoc committee was nothing more than a smoke screen and a complete waste of time as shown in the article posted by the PDN.

PDN: Accusation of perjury leveled at Port Angeles deputy mayor; Jefferson County investigates

Article quote: Port Angeles resident Dale Wilson accused Kidd of falsely claiming that Councilman Lee Whetham inflamed residents who attended a Feb. 2 City Council meeting.

Board of ethics committee meeting Kidd testifying time index starting at 1:07:22
( From Clallam public eye)


Clallam public eye taping of Feb. 2nd meeting, time index starting 1:59

Video off an IPHONE shared by the PDN article, is dark and can't really see whats going on. 

Editorial Comment: The video which Dale Wilson publisher of the Port O Call, is referring to was done on an IPHONE, I could not make out from the video what was really going on at the dias of the city council.  The quality of the video wasn't really clear in my opinion it was done at a distance, and lighting was dark. You couldn't really see what was going on in the clip. To get a good quality recording a IPHONE you need to be up front where the action is, not way back in the room.

Other local headline news...
Clallam County commissioners agree to fund two years of mandated septic programs---PDN


Clallam Public Utility District: Carbon tax going before voters Nov. 8 would raise electrical rates--PDN
Quoting from the article posted: Clallam PUD officials estimated Monday that if Initiative 732 passes, it would lead to an increase in electric rates of between 1 percent and 4 percent in the first year.

Editorial Comment: I just knew with a passage of climate change policy, this would be coming next. Now the question is will the County Commission pass a carbon tax?

Port Angeles residents urged to give input on comprehensive plan at meetings next week---PDN

Clallam County awards two contracts to Port Angeles construction companies---PDN

Clallam treasurer to speak to Democrats next Wednesday in Port Angeles---PDN

Port Angeles Historical Society Seeks To Purchase And Restore Old Fire Hall---PORT O CALL

State approves funding for two modular school buildings in Sequim---SEQUIM GAZETTE

City advances short-term rental plan
Public comment sought as planning commission prepares review---PT LEADER

QVSD Locked-down on Tuesday---FORKS FORUM

PUD Facing I-732 Initiative Tax Increase---KONP RADIO

Fluoride committee reaches consensus on only one item---KONP RADIO

Inn: Half for haves, half for have-nots
Community gets a glimpse at the new Old Alcohol Plant in Port Hadlock---PT LEADER

Port finalists: Gibboney, Peters, Englin Friday public interviews set---PT LEADER

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT

Harbour pathway will be for pedestrians only, Victoria council decides---TIMES COLONIST

Turpel-Lafond demands retraction from Speaker--TIMES COLONIST

Residents propose changes to prevent demolition of character homes---VICTORIA NEWS/ Victoria BC


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THE OLYMPIC DIGEST REPORT

News from our Congressional Delegation:

Cantwell, Local Wine Growers Discuss Uncorking Industry’s Bottled Up Potential With Senator’s help, Lewis-Clark Valley’s American Viticulture Area designation brings welcome boost--press release issued May 3rd


Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Clarify Legal Protections for LGBT Students Senator calls for Department to release comprehensive non-discrimination guidelines to better protect transgender students in middle school, high school, and college--press release issued May 3rd


Cantwell to State Leaders: Healthcare is Out of Reach for Too Many Washingtonians
Cantwell, McDermott, State Rep. June Robinson and advocates call for state leaders to adopt proven solution: Basic Health Plan---press release issued May 2nd


Sen. Murray Announces New Investments in Community Health Centers Across Washington State---press release issued May 4th


Sen. Murray Applauds Alcoa’s Announcement to Keep Workers on the Job at Intalco Aluminum Smelter---press release issued May 2nd

Murray Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Address Shortage Of Beds, Staffing For Severely Disabled Veterans---press release issued May 2nd

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON ACCESS:

Inslee statement on REC Silicon announcement to restart production at Moses Lake---press release issued May 4th

Inslee statement on Alcoa's announcement that it will retain over 500 jobs at its Ferndale facility---press release issued May 2nd

WSDA: Gypsy moth treatments wrap up across Western Washington 

AG: Statement from AG Ferguson regarding reported exposures to Hanford tank vapors  

WA DEPT OF COMMERCE: Dr. Joseph Williams named state Director of Economic Development for the Information and Communication Technology sector
Former industry executive and business-government-economics school dean at Seattle Pacific University will serve as principal adviser to Governor Inslee, director of economic development for the information and communication technology industry sector in Washington state.

DOE: Comments sought on Franklin County's shoreline plan

DOE: New wastewater permit for fruit packers up for review

WDFW: WDFW OK's razor clam dig beginning May 6 on two beaches

WDFW: 2016 Puget Sound-area Fishing Seasons Update

DOH: State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

DLI: Preventing deadly falls the focus of construction 'Safety Stand-Down'

DOR: Taxable sales for 2015 hit $135 billion mark

WSDOT Toll Division uses performance audit results to implement new, improve existing programs

UTC: Regulators release report into 2014 explosion at liquid natural gas facility

Other headline news around the state...

Statewide schools water screening still sits on shelf--THE OLYMPIAN

The stubborn tax gap is mission impossible---THE OLYMPIAN/Opinion

Chris Hansen: Stop 'vile' sexist comments against Seattle City Council women--SEATTLE PI

A tremendous parting gift for Mariners fans---SEATTLE TIMES

Weyerhaeuser mansion parties incompatible with neighborhood, judge rules---TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE

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Editorial Note: This report is now known as The Olympic Digest report, rather than the Olympia Digest. This report which will appear on Thursdays will cover press release from both our US Congressional delegation to Washington DC, and the State agencies press releases, maybe a few headlines from other state news agencies.

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