COME AUGUST IT WILL BE FIVE YEARS OF PUBLISHING

 A chance meeting with noted author and journalist
Michelle Malkin in 2014.
Pictured the then publisher of the PDN, John Brewer, Michelle Malkin
(center) another news blogger, and myself sitting in the wheelchair.

WOW! It has been five years coming this August since I started publishing a news blog, since 12 prior I was publishing a blog named the Port Angeles Journal. The Ripley Report took place of my old publication back in 2012.
Lot of ground covered since then. But personally the biggest encounter to date was my chance meeting with noted author, and Fox News contributor Michelle Malkin, who visited Port Angeles back in 2014. The Ripley Report shared stories covering world, national, state, and local news events since start up in 2012. I still plan to share with you my readership news stories and information you can use. Though, I may see things different than my counter parts, my readers knows at least where I stand on politics. What surprises me is that not only I get page views from local and national readers, I get some folks internationally signing in and checking up in my little corner of this big rock of ours called Earth. I appreciate all who check in on my blog on a daily basis, at least Monday through Saturday. So, on with the show, and once again many thanks.

PORT ANGELES DIGEST (page 2) "CITY TO CONSIDER PETITION TO CHANGE GOVERNMENT...Who will make motion?"

During their next meeting, the City will have the dubious task to place the petition of changing the form of government back to post 1970's form of governance.
According to the staff memo provided in the agenda packet:
"Port Angeles now is classified as a noncharter code city under Title 35A

Peter Ripley, Publisher

RCW. On May 4, 2016, a citizens’ group, Our Water-Our Choice, filed with the City a petition to change the City’s classification as a noncharter code city under Title 35A RCW to a second class city under Title 35 RCW. By state statute, a petition of this type would be placed on the ballot at
the next municipal general election. State statutes fix the date of municipal general elections as the November election in odd numbered years. So, the date for an election on a petition of this type normally would be November of 2017.
In this case, Our Water-Our Choice has requested the proposition to be submitted to the voters at the November 2016 general election. Notwithstanding the statutes mentioned above, it is possible to have this proposition placed on the ballot at the November 2016 general election. To do so, the
City Council must itself become the sponsor of the proposition and adopt a resolution requesting the proposition to be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election. If the Council adopts such a resolution, the resolution must be submitted to the Clallam County Auditor by August 2, 2016
The City has several options in response to the petition. However, only one option requires immediate consideration because of the election deadlines. Because of the August 2, 2016 deadline, Staff is submitting this option to Council for consideration. A presentation will be provided prior to Council discussion and consideration.
Funding Overview: Election Costs for this proposition would be paid from the General Fund. Money for a ballot proposition has not been included in the 2016 budget. "

Editorial Note: Sounds to me pretty cut and dry decision here readers, no need to have an endless debate, or beat around the barn yard. The question is which council member will make the motion to move this issue to November 8th ballot this year? Or, who will motion to reject the petition out right and force it to go to November 2017?  Needless to say the community, as well as I will be watching.
See full agenda for other items on the plate for the city Council Tuesday
http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3207

COUNTY TO DISCUSS TASK FORCE OVER FARMING FUTURE

During their work session on Monday, one of the agenda items will be: Clallam County Agricultural Commission request for $4,000 for a facilitator to bring together a community-based task force to develop a vision for the future of agriculture (see full agenda for details) 

Work Session details: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

DURING THEIR REGULAR SESSION: H1 2016 Mid-year Budget Status Review
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
See details of agenda items: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

Port Promotes Nutter to Director of Finance---Port Press release issued July 11th.
http://www.portofpa.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=123


Other local and regional meetings scheduled:
PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA, agenda highlight item: Resolution 16-034 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement for an Organizational Assessment Related to the Provision of Housing
See full agenda: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=833

Special City of Sequim meeting: Land Use Quasi-Judicial Proceedings Seminar by Attorney Carol Morris
Agenda: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1425

Jefferson County Commission meeting agenda, highlight item:
BID AWARD re: Construction of Undie Road Emergency Relocation Project, County Road No. 150009, County Project No. 180-2007-0; In the Amount of $905,310; Jefferson County Public Works; Interwest Construction, Inc.
Agenda: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/07-18-16.pdf


Port to hold special meeting on Monday
For the marine terminal storm water conveyance bid award
See agenda: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07182016-168

NEWS COMMENTARIES FROM NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS SOURCES

A Lesson for Newt Gingrich: What Shariah Is (and Isn’t)---NY TIMES

Can We Just “Live With” Terrorism?---NY TIMES

Obama’s dangerous distortion of the terrorist threat--WP

One group is responsible for America’s culture of violence, and it isn’t cops, black Americans, Muslims or rednecks. It’s men---LATIMES

Editorial Note: yeah, right, it's all men fault! Please! I just wanted to share this to show how loony the left has become.

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Noah's Ark theme park is impressive, but its ‘facts’ don’t hold water

EVERETT HERALD: Confronting intolerance takes place, as Ike said, in our hearts
http://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/confronting-intolerance-takes-place-as-ike-said-in-our-hearts/

SEATTLE TIMES: Seattle housing levy: Yes, but the city can do better

TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE: Tacoma is diminished by losing a pair of Stans

More can be done for Ruby than just Build a shack to live in.

Readers, you probably caught this story I shared yesterday from the Port Townsend Leader with the headline: A tiny house for Ruby: Irondale Church hopes to answer Ruby Mohn's prayers for decent housing, indoor plumbing
Yesterday I mention one of the possibilities which may have been over looked was the Habitat for Humanity, they could assist this woman in living in a more suitable home than a shack which the church is planning to help her build. I think it would be a good idea if folks there and here show a bit of charity and help this woman, and others like her to aid in suitable housing. No one should have to live in scroll er and filth. I think we all can do better than a shack for Ruby don't you think? Even a donated camper trailer would be better than a shack. So, let's put our thinking caps on and make something happen folks.

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Today's  Video Clip: From the Port Commission meeting on Monday, the CTRC leases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arBze9NPRkA
See agenda packet for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07112016-167

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Eating Blood and Blood Transfusions
The only New Testament passages that really deal with this subject are Acts 15:20,29. The whole point in context is that these are things which were forbidden by the law and which are still forbidden by the gospel, hence Gentile converts should be taught to observe them.---Gospel Way

PORT ANGELES DIGEST (page 1)

COINCIDENTAL? PORT O CALL'S, DALE WILSON FILES PETITION OVER LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT, AFTER RIPLEY REPORT'S ARTICLE LAST FRIDAY.

Peter Ripley, Publisher.

As you may recall, last week I made mention of the "web" of conspiracy, which includes acts of malfeasance by elected officials of the county government regarding the Lange v Cebelak lawsuit with the county. Allegations which Wilson had been reporting on in his publication (See headlines below). Last week I challenged my learned colleague to prove this "web" of corruption in a court of law, not just in his newspaper. (Since I don't hold a degree in journalism, always refer these big media types as learned colleagues)
 I said, if you have a charge to make, make it in the court of law, not just the court of public opinion.

Related stories:
" Today Port O Call publisher filed a petition to have Superior Court determine if the settlement agreement in the lawsuit, Lange v Clallam County approved by Commissioners Ozias and Peach is in the best interest of county taxpayers." ---PORT O CALL

Editorial Comment: No sooner than the article I posted last Friday, Wilson on Wednesday filed a petition in court, coincidental? Some would say it was, but I found it very amusing to suddenly see this happen just days after my posting last Friday. Then, I thought okay, now that Wilson had filed the petition what more could I say about this. Well, I came up with two points that needed to be mentioned.
Quoting from the petition posted on the Port O Call page:
1) Petitioner’s objections to this budget emergency include the fact that (1) this expenditure of public monies to settle a private lawsuit is not allowed under state law nor under the Constitution of the State of Washington.
2) In his editorial note: Here is a copy of the petition filed today at Superior Court.  By the way, it cost $240 filing fee.  If you support this action you can demonstrate your support with a donation to offset this filing fee.

Wait a minute! Isn't this the very thing Wilson is petitioning the court for, in using public monies to pay for a lawsuit settlement? Granted he had a point that the taxpayer shouldn't have to pay for a cool $500,000 plus settlement. Neither should his readership pitch in for a legal filing fee, when he could probably easily afford it. I thought, isn't that sort of the same thing being done on a larger scale? Maybe I'm wrong in that thinking, but it seems to me if Wilson can afford to pay for a filing fee, he shouldn't have to ask for donations to cover the costs, it's one thing if you are not well off financially.

There are programs in play I think that can assist people in handling legal fees. Now, most if not all publications have a legal fund to cover such legal expenses. I just found that part of this a bit ironic.
Secondly, If Wilson is sure of a county wide corruption going on, should he be filing this petition in Jefferson, or King County? I read through the petition he filed, he named all but one player in this....

According to the headline in the Port O Call: PDN complicit in county corruption? Updated---PORT O CALL

 Editorial Note: Why didn’t Wilson make mention of the PDN's involvement in the petition he filed? Contrary, to some people's opinion the Peninsula Daily News is not a government run newspaper. Some however wouldn't agree with that assessment. But, the local governmental agencies in town always seem to refer to the PDN on many occasions.

If the PDN withholds information to their readership, that is their own failings. I do have to wonder when these two newspapers, will play nice in the sandbox? Though Wilson wrote to this publication, asking to hold my tough on Councilman Lee Whetham doings,  because I was starting to sound like I was looking like a sore loser, which was incorrect for Wilson to imply, and secondly the reason given by Wilson, because Whetham is against the fluoride issue.

 I find it odd that a publisher of another publication cites one publication for not publishing information regarding a lawsuit, while writes to another to silence any decent on a city council member who just happens to be a former political opponent at one time.

Granted lately I have been agreeing with Whetham on some issues, but I'll not be silenced by anyone because I don't agree with said council member. Then all I have seen on the pages of the Port O Call are glowing articles about Whetham, and Barkhuis. If that isn't propaganda or covering their back sides Dale, what is it? Then he turns around and accuse the PDN of doing the same thing, of covering the back sides of the county commission?  Now he probably will wonder what set me off!?  I'll keep them all guessing.


Land Deal May Be a Cover-up by Dale Wilson---PORT O CALL

Little did I know…---PORT O CALL

Hearing today on protest of Budget Emergency---PORT O CALL/ dated July 13, 2016

Update on yesterday’s aborted hearing

Editorial Note: Sounds to me the visiting judge just wasn't interested or couldn't be bothered in even looking into it. As I said, perhaps Wilson should have filed the petition outside Clallam County, but would it done any good to do that?

White-Collar-Crime Task Force Needed----PORT O CALL
Quote from the article posted: " Superior Court judges silent on call for Grand Jury investigation"

Editorial Note: End result of a judge not wanting to hear Wilson's petition perhaps? Makes me wonder why the above report.

Local meetings wrap up:

Port Commissioner Colleen McAleer, says: "That the severance package was to high for Port Director.
See related news article:
Port of Port Angeles approves new director’s contract on split vote----PDN

See video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--8hAEpk7vw (The Ripley Report)
Details of the contract with Goschen and be seen in the Port packet on page X.C.1


also, other items on the Port agenda were approve:
See related news stories:
Port of Port Angeles approves settlements for millions for plywood mill site cleanup---PDN
See video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_daDws27XXI (The Ripley Report)
Port Angeles airport gets $300,000 from neighbors for new apron---PDN
See video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ugpbbu670 (The Ripley Report)

COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING: 

Following items were approved during the County Commission meeting:
1a Approval of vouchers for the week of July 4
1b Approval of settlement payment for the week of July 12
1c Letter of support for Smith Family Farm Protection Phase I
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
2a Contract amendment with Department of Social and Health Services to change period of
performance and max contract amount
2b Agreement with Department of Ecology for Toxics Cleanup Remedial Action Grant
BIDS AND AWARDS
3a Bid opening – Olympic Discovery Trail – FS Road 2918 to SR101 Trail Crossing Project
3b Bid opening – Janitorial Services for the Clallam County Health Department
ADMINISTRATION
4a Approval of minutes for the week of June 28
BUDGET
5a Approval of Budget Modifications for the week of June 27
5b Notice that the following Supplemental Appropriations will be adopted by resolution on July 26:
Health and Human Services, Environmental Health
 Grant funding from the State for 2015 Site Hazard Assessment activities/$1,920
 Grant funding from the Department of Ecology for CPG Solid Waste Enforcement/$7,300
Public Works, Equipment Rental and Revolving – Rebate for lighting upgrade at the Lake Creek Road Shop/$3,991
Developmental Disabilities
 Funding from the Department of Social and Health Services/$451,600
 Adding the second fiscal years’ revenues from the Department of Social and Health Services/$102,603
5c Resolution calling for a hearing to be held at 10:30 a.m., July 26, for consideration of the
following Debatable Emergencies:
Health and Human Services, Chemical Dependency/Mental Health – Increased staff hours to support transition of local treatment providers to the Salish Behavioral Health
Organization/$15,295
Public Works, Equipment Rental and Revolving – Hire new mechanic to fill vacated position/$19,785
Related news story:
Clallam board makes land purchase official to help settle litigation---PDN

See video clips of County commission meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkzVGzP0h9w (pt 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U4QrR7psGs (pt2)

Other local and regional news headlines...

Business group president: Unemployment, taxation among top concerns in Clallam, Jefferson--PDN

Letter to Clallam County: How/why support PAPA---PORT O CALL

Public Disclosure Commission rejects complaint against anti-fluoridation group----PDN

Editor's Note: Sounds to me like a desperate act of pro-fluoride groups hoping to silence decent of the public will if you ask me.

Pink, purple and plenty of people planned for Lavender Weekend---SEQUIM GAZETTE

City council revisits ban on fireworks---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Editor's Note: Port Angeles should have put the firework's ban to a public vote, then again given their track record to date, would they heed the will of the people?

Sequim joins veterans-minded ‘RED Shirt Fridays’ movement---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Vigil in Port Angeles memorializes black people killed by police---PDN

related story: Peninsula residents rally behind local law enforcement---PDN

Editorial Note: As I see it, the only ones fueling the racial divide is "Black Lives matters." They even took credit of the killing of those cops down in Dallas Texas. Yet, with help of the liberal media, they have managed to blame the whole thing on the cops. I think that group is engaging in, insurrection, that is why they should be declared a terrorist hate group, just like the KKK, they are no different, they both thrive in spewing out hate, and violence.

Quileute Days 2016---FORKS FORUM

Chimacum Crossroads planners seek input---PT LEADER

ACI Boats launches first hull---PT LEADER

A tiny house for Ruby: Irondale Church hopes to answer Ruby Mohn's prayers for decent housing, indoor plumbing---PT LEADER

Editorial Note: I think more can be done to help this woman out than just building her a shack, don't you think? Look into the Habitat for Humanity group for starters I would suggest.

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT

Most tent city residents happy to be moving on---Victoria News/ Victoria BC

CRD assured work is on track for sewage treatment business case---VICTORIA NEWS/ Victoria BC

Smart meter class action suit fails---Victoria News/ Victoria BC

Ex-B.C. government employee pleads guilty in ‘triple delete’ case---TIMES COLONIST/ Victoria BC
Editorial Note: Sounds familiar don't it folks....HILLARY and her emails!

Victoria mayor to push province for ability to tax vacant properties---TIMES COLONIST/ Victoria BC

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Today's video clip: Part two of the airport apron grant funding during the Port Commission meeting on Monday.

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Are You Guilty of Lying?
Proverbs 6:17 says that "a lying tongue" is an abomination to God. "Lying" means telling a deliberate or intentional falsehood. There are many forms of lying. Could it be that we are guilty without realizing it?---Gospel Way

OLYMPIC DIGEST

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

Murray, Cantwell Applaud New Railroad Oil Spill Response Rules from Department of Transportation


 Cantwell Ensures a Smooth Landing for Spokane Travelers

Cantwell, Grassley, Twelve Fellow Senators Introduce Biodiesel Tax Credit Reform, Extension Act

FAA Extension Provision Doubles Airport Security in Weak Areas, Helps Prevent Brussels-Type Attacks

Cantwell, Murray Urge Leaders to Protect Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill



Murray Amendment to Make Air Travel Easier for Families Heading to President’s Desk

Murray Urges House Republicans to Set Aside Partisan Politics on Critical Bill for Women and Families

Kilmer: “Clean up Your Mess”

Kilmer, Herrera Beutler Advance Effort to Address Severe National Shortage of Psychiatric Beds for Mental Health Patients

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Op-ed by Gov. Inslee: Why Washington leads states in personal income

Inslee and 45 other governors sign Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction

Inslee announces three Washington schools named National Fitness Champions

Inslee statement on Puget Sound Energy’s agreement with Sierra Club regarding Colstrip

DOE: New siphons deliver needed water to Odessa farmers Event marks 10-year milestone for Columbia River water program

DOE: Ecology seeks reimbursement for oil spill response in Winlock Runoff from 2015 warehouse fire polluted creek, killed fish

WDFW: WDFW seeks comments on protective status of 5 wildlife species

DNR: Fire danger rating drops in Spokane County

SEC. OF STATE: WA Primary election gets under way soon

DOR: Revenue offers free tax workshop July 21 in Bellevue

UTC: Cascade Natural Gas facing possible $4M penalty for pipeline safety violations

IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Feds ask railroads to plan for worst-case oil spills

THE OLYMPIAN: Some local delegates still hope to ‘Dump Trump’ at Republican convention

THE OLYMPIAN: Some Bernie Sanders supporters not swayed by his endorsement of Hillary Clinton

THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW: County prosecutor announces tougher approach to DUI sentences

SEATTLE PI: A big Northwest clean air victory: 2 old coal plants will be phased out

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Today's video clip is part 1 of the airport grants discussions during the Port meeting on Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ugpbbu670  (pt1)
See Port's press release: Airport Funds Transfer Benefits Airport


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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Is Gambling Moral?
From time to time our law-makers discuss whether or not to legalize still more gambling. But civil rulers cannot make a practice morally right. The morality of a practice can be determined only by the Bible. What does the Bible say about gambling?---Gospel Way

LAW & JUSTICE, ADVOCACY NOTE BOOK REPORTS.

LAW & JUSTICE

FROM THE US DEPT. OF JUSTICE:

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Testifies Before the House Judiciary Committee
" I want to close with a comment about the investigation of Secretary Clinton’s use of a personal email system during her time as Secretary of State.  As you are aware, last week I met with Director Comey and career prosecutors and agents who conducted that investigation.  I received and accepted their unanimous recommendation that the thorough, year-long investigation be closed and no charges be brought against any individuals within the scope of the investigation.  While I understand that this investigation has generated significant public interest, as Attorney General, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on the underlying facts of the investigation or the legal basis for the team’s recommendation.  I can tell you that I am extremely proud of the tremendous work of the dedicated prosecutors and agents on this matter." -----AG Lynch


Statements From Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates on the Passing of Associate Deputy Attorney General David Margolis

Subway Franchisee and Gas Station Owner Sentenced to Prison in Multi-Million Dollar Conspiracy to Defraud the Internal Revenue Service Defendant Failed to Report More Than $6 Million in Gross Receipts

Virginia Electrician Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Obstruct the IRS

Justice Department Obtains Record Fine and Injunctive Relief against Activist Investor for Violating Premerger Notification Requirements

FROM THE FBI FILES:

Electronics Smuggler Sentenced Sensitive Equipment Illegally Exported to Russia

Update on Investigation of 1971 Hijacking by D.B. Cooper 

Related story: The D.B. Cooper case has baffled the FBI for 45 years. Now it may never be solved---WP

South Florida Resident Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Filing Fraudulent BP Fund Claim in Connection with the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Pollution Incident

Zuni Pueblo Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Second Degree Murder Conviction

INTERPOL: 1,500 police in operation targeting crime networks across Eastern and Southern Africa

In other Law & Justice news headlines...

Zaxby's Workers Allegedly Harassed Cops With Extra Spicy Wings---Eater

1 Suspect at Large, 3 Arrested in Alleged Baton Rouge Plot to Kill Cops---NBC

‘Her mind is shot': Donald Trump-Ruth Bader Ginsburg feud goes nuclear--WP

North West Legal brief:

Seattle police union president resigning amid controversy over Facebook post---SEATTLE TIMES

Port O Call publisher filed a petition to have Superior Court determine if the settlement agreement in the lawsuit, Lange v Clallam County approved by Commissioners Ozias and Peach is in the best interest of county taxpayers.---PORT O CALL

Port O Call's Publisher, Dale Wilson
Spoke during the Public hearing
last week at the County Commission
on the Lange Settlement.

Editorial Note: Well, wonders never cease huh! No sooner your truly pens an article about the Port O Call's Dale Wilson making allegations against the county, and should prove all of those allegations in the court of law,  rather than the court of public opinion, he files files a court petition. Apparently, someone was paying attention. However, one thing I find interesting, on the Port O Call page, Wilson is asking the readership to cover the filing fee. Wait a minute! Isn't like asking to public in covering court cost as well, something he cited the County Commission on using taxpayer monies to cover the settlement with Lange. Most publications I know, if not all has a legal fund to handle such expenses. I didn't hear anything about the PDN asking for donations to cover a filing fee from their readership when they sued the county for documentation from the County prosecutor. I can understand asking for assistance if you are not well off, it's hard to understand asking for assistance when you can well afford to be paying any court cost on your own.






New assault charge for Port Angeles man accused of bus attack; suspect reportedly struck corrections officer---PDN

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK

Tesla has no plans to disable Autopilot feature - WSJ

Jobs Report Suggests More With Disabilities Unemployed---DISABILITY SCOOP

Service Dog Case Headed To Supreme Court---DISABILITY SCOOP

Skateboard Clinic Teaches Kids With Disabilities Life Skills---DISABILITY SCOOP

The surprising ties between poverty, gentrification and asthma---CROSS CUT SEATTLE

FAO: NON-FLUORIDATED COUNTRIES HAVE BETTER TEETH

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Today's video Clip: The Port's decision on the KPLY clean up settlement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_daDws27XXI

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Abortion: Is It Moral?
Abortion has become a major issue in our society. The fact that civil rulers approve an act, however, does not necessarily mean that God approves it. So what does the Bible say about abortion?---Gospel Way

WORLD AND NATIONAL DIGEST REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

News from the US Mission to the UN:

Statement Following UN Security Council Consultations on the Situation in South Sudan

Statement on U.S. Sanctions Designations on North Korean Officials for Human Rights Abuses

Refugees Welcome
As reported by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the world is facing the largest displacement crisis on record

NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

‘Time to massively reinforce UN action’ on South Sudan, Ban says ahead of Security Council meeting

'Alarming' level of malnutrition and famine-like conditions found in northeast Nigeria – UN

End of AIDS within reach, but Kenneth Cole warns of reversal if treatment push lags

UN agency urges implementation of accord to tackle illegal fishing

Stand up for and invest in teenage girls, UN says on World Population Day

US STATE DEPT:

Family Planning for the World’s Youth Promotes Peace, Health, and Prosperity

 "The UN Security Council, the African Union, and regional partners have been actively engaged in calling on the leaders in South Sudan to commit to the full and immediate implementation of the peace agreement, including the permanent ceasefire.---press briefing

Decision in the Philippines-China Arbitration

US DEFENSE DEPT:

Carter Offers Details on Troop Deployment, Iraq Campaign

Obama Visits Troops in Spain---(video)

Related story; THE WHITE HOUSE: Remarks By President Obama to Troops at Naval Station Rota

Carter Calls, Congratulates New Philippines Defense Secretary

Other world news headlines...

Life on the line in Venezuela as economic crisis worsens (AP)

Precarious calm in South Sudan's capital as foreigners flee (AP)

Tribunal rejects China's expansive South China Sea claims (AP)

NATIONAL DIGEST

THE WHITE HOUSE: 

Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Don Felipe VI of Spain Before Bilateral Meeting

Weekly Address: Standing Together to Stop the Violence

FACT SHEET: U.S.-Spain Relations

DOJ: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Statement on Dallas Shooting

FDA: 

FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use to treat acne

FDA approves new medication for dry eye disease

FDA approves first MRI-guided focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor

US TRESURY DEPT: Treasury Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Adam J. Szubin Op-Ed: A Dangerous Shell Game

USDA: Simple, Inexpensive Camera System Detects Foodborne Toxins

EPA Announces $10.7 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up Contaminated Brownfield Sites in Economically Disadvantaged Communities Across the Country

In other national headlines....

Sanders endorses Clinton in belated show of party unity (REU)

For Chinese officials, Trump perhaps better the devil they don't know (REU)

Trump and Christie join forces to attack Obama, Clinton (REU)

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Today's video clip: The Port Commission met yesterday, and one of the items on the agenda was the approval of the contract with Karen  Goschen, their new Port Director. They approved the contract with Goshsen in a 2-1 vote, Commissioner McAleer voting against because of the severance pay, "Way to much severance pay to anyone" she said during the meeting on Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--8hAEpk7vw

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Living Like Animals
There can be little doubt that morals in our society are declining, and people often wonder why. May I suggest a few reasons?---Gospel Way

MONDAY BUSINESS & FINANCE REPORT

NEWS FROM THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

New Arctic Drilling Regulations Help 'Keep It In the Ground' Movement

Thanks to Fracking U.S. Has More Reserves Than Russia and Saudi Arabia

KISS and Hiring Our Heroes Salute America’s Military with Freedom to Rock

The Overtime Rule’s Cold, Hard Reality

How One Entrepreneur Refused To Let Autism Hold Him Back

NEWS FROM THE US DEPT. OF LABOR:

Financial Literacy Means Long-Term Financial Security

Jobs Numbers: A Teachable Moment

Working for a Second Chance

BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR AFFAIRS ISSUES REPORT ON SUBMISSION UNDER THE NORTH AMERICAN AGREEMENT ON LABOR COOPERATION

USDA: Happier than a Pig in Mud – Feral Swine Damage to Water Quality

USDA: NASS Data Fuel USDA Programs to Help Agriculture in America

USDA: Investment in Novel Technologies Advances Food Safety, Quality

In other business and fiance news....

S&P 500 hits record intraday high (REU)

Pentagon unveils new cost-cutting initiatives for F-35 fighter jet (REU)

German prosecutors say won't be lenient with VW (REU)

NORTHWEST BUSINESS BRIEF:

WA Dept of Commerce: Commerce leads state trade delegation to promote a “Century of Know-How” at Farnborough International Airshow, July 11-13

Starbucks to hike wages for U.S. workers in October (REU)

Boeing strikes deals, forecasts $5.9 trillion aircraft market ---24/7 Wall

Wal-Mart offers free shipping with no minimum---International Business Times

Unofficial Starbucks drinks stir confusion Both baristas and social media criticize ‘secret menu’ craze---THE COLUMBIAN

Judge rules in favor of Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price---PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL

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Today's Video Clip: During last week's public hearing at the County Commission meeting regarding the $500,000 + settlement with Lange. Former Commissioner Mike Doherty commented on that topic, here are the two clips I got from those comments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UKJXnUdIZ8 (pt1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU8kItrI1as (pt2)
Also, during last week's meeting Port O Call's Dale Wilson spoke.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTCHvpmdoKs (p1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Uet0h9pko (p2)
Wilson did make a valid point in his speech, that those responsible for the public record fiasco, and other parts of this settlemet with Lange, should be paying the bill, not the taxpayer, that is something I agree with.

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Renewing Your Mind
Have you had difficulty living for God? All of us have problems serving God; Satan makes sure of that. And all of us sin from time to time. But some find it so difficult to correct old habits that they become discouraged and quit trying.---Gospel Way

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! CITY APPROVES BASEBALL FRANCHISE by 6-1.

 "The city needed a break from the negative press as of late"

THE SPOTTED OWLS
On of the names I picked for new
ball club.
Picture from google search

The big ticket story wasn't so much about the pending petition of changing the city government, nor the continuing saga of ethic violations. During this week's City Council meeting it was actually on a lighter note! That was the approval of the contract between the city and, Mack Athletics, who will bring in a Pacific Coast minor league team here in Port Angeles.

GO SPOTTED OWLS! that is one of the names I thought of for the incoming team. Council member, Lee Wetham voted against the contract, citing it was too soon to approve of the contract because it hadn't been discussed before hand, and only came to the council recently out of the blue.

 Was Wetham correct in opposing the contract? Good question!
Despite the fact that this quick decision of approving the contract, before being fully feted, was probably due to the city's desperate act to put a good foot forward by this current council. I have to agree with Whetham again, that these contracts should be fully vetted before a rush job approach just to save face with a doubting public.

During the public hearing the MACK representatives said that the council shouldn't make quick decisions on a count of them wanting to get the ball rolling in marketing the new team. If an urgent decision had to be made the city could have done a special meeting the following day, and go through Whetham, and Bruch's concerns, and then make the final decision, not just ignore Whetham or Bruch's concerns. They could have done it that way. But, I don't think they were thinking on those terms, they seemed eager to push through with the contract with blinders on. I'm surprised no one has filed any ethic complaints on that one as of yet. That seems to be the trend these days in regards to anything this current council does these days.

 I myself, caught up in the prospect of having a baseball team here in Port Angeles, came up with some names for the team such as: The Gooey Ducks, Razor Clams, The Orcas, The Spotted owls, and lastly the Whalers. Just to annoy those environmentalist to no end of course.

Needless to say, Whetham had a point that the city should not enter into a contract with blinders on. Same thing could have been said about those "smart" meters they were pushing a couple of years ago. I don't have an issue with them selling booze at Civic Field, look at Safeco in Seattle, they don't seem to have problems there. Why should it be an issue here? As I said, having this team here will give a greater cause to fix up Civic Field, plus the team will be in charge of the upkeep of the place. So how can you go wrong with that? So, let's play ball!

However other actionable items on the agenda were approve (see summary agenda)
http://65.243.149.132/WebLink/DocView.aspx?dbid=0&id=170036&page=1&cr=1

Also see related news stories:
 Port Angeles City Council votes 6-1 in favor of agreement to bring baseball team to Civic Field---PDN

Play Ball!---PORT ANGELES UN EARTH 

WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK:

The county work session agenda highlight item: Joint meeting with Port of Port Angeles
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf
full work session packet: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

County's business meeting agenda highlight item: Letter of support for Smith Family Farm Protection Phase I
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf
agenda packet: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_packet.pdf

PORT OF PORT ANGELES COMMISSION TO DISCUSS MOORAGE RATE SETTLING FOR 2017,
during their work session on Monday.
See agenda for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07112016-166

During their regular session: The Port will discuss the K-PLY cleanup settlement.
See agenda for details: http://wa-portofportangeles.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/07112016-167

PUD MEETING AGENDA: https://www.clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Preagenda-July-11-2016.pdf

OTHER REGIONAL MEETINGS:

CITY OF SEQUIM AGENDA: http://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1419

CITY OF FORKS AGENDA: http://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/agenda71116.pdf

PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA: http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=865

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/07-11-16.pdf

NEWS COMMENTARIES FROM NATIONAL AND STATE SOURCES:

PJ MEDIA: Obama Justice Department Laughed Off Armed New Black Panther Threat

NEWS BUSTERS: Bozell & Graham Column: Now Controversial: ‘God Bless America’

WASHINGTON TIMES: The lawbreaker ‘too big to jail’

DAILY SIGNAL: An Act of Terror Against the Men and Women of Law Enforcement

BELLINGHAM HERALD: America has gone mad and there’s no place to hide

EVERETT HERALD: Dallas shows itself as a city where black and blue lives matter

THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW: Fisken tops strong treasurer field

THE SEATTLE PI: A mixed summer message: Visit the Olympics but stay away from the goats

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Today's video clips, statements regarding the baseball franchise agreement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1lSIVk95v8 (pt1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymIHU5C290 (pt2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoM13xJcw4E (pt3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq7EKeS3X9s (pt4)

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
Character Counts in Civil Government
In election years we are sometimes told that we need not be concerned about the moral values and conduct of candidates for public office. But since God ordained the existence of civil government (Rom. 13:1), let us consider what God's word says about the character of rulers.---Gospel Way

CHARGES OF COVER UPS, MALFEASANCE, OVER LAWSUIT DEAL

How a botched up public record keeping ended up costing taxpayers $550K

Peter Ripley, Publisher.

The County approve the controversial settlement for yet another park for a cool $550,000! Though the decision wasn't what everyone wanted, questions and allegations of cover ups made the headlines locally. See related articles from both the Peninsula Daily News, and the Port O Call. The Port O Call's Dale Wilson has been leading the charge in making those allegations. In my opinion if you are going to make allegations of criminal conduct of the Prosecuting Attorney, you better have clear evidence to back it up. This "web" of conspiracy which, Wilson says going on, has so many parts in it, it's hard to keep up. Is it about a land deal? Is it about public records being misplaced? Is it about the Treasurer being sued by the Prosecuting Attorney? Or is it the County Prosecutor on the take Dale? Which is it? Granted this publication interest in this,  isn't  as much as the other local media outlets.

But, you can't just over look the fact because of some public records being misplaced is now costing the tax payers a cool $550k! As I see this, even though I don't really have a grasp on the whole issue, Because of so many elements in this big spider web, that's if there is a spider web of corruption exist,  as suggested in published reports, I just think this belongs in the courts, not the court of public opinion. Let those who are making the charges of cover up, and malfeasance by the county Prosecutor, then make the charge openly in the court of law. Not on the pages of local news rags. I had someone come up to me during a meeting I was attending hearing this very issue of the Lange lawsuit, and asked me what is this whole thing about? I had no answers to give. Hard to find a place where you can hang your hat on and say: "this is what this is all about" because it's so convoluted with so many parts it's difficult to tell what is this really all about.

However on their agenda the County did approve other items on their agenda that didn't make the headlines with much fan fare locally such as:
CONSENT AGENDA – Any Commissioner may remove items for discussion
1a Approval of vouchers for the week of June 27
1b Approval of payroll for the period ending June 24
1c Approval of Workers’ Compensation expenditures for the months of April and May

CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
2a Interagency agreement with State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts for
support of Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan
2b Modification of agreement with United States Forest Service to increase funding and extend
performance period to October 31, 2017
2c Agreement with Kathy J. Rowe to purchase easement for the Olympic Discovery Trail Project
2d Amendment 1 with Department of Ecology to allocate existing grant funds to the Education and Outreach task and revise deliverable due dates
2e Modification 5 to the participating agreement with USDA, Forest Service, Olympic National
Forest to extend the performance period to December 31, 2016 in order to expend remaining
funding in the amount of $15,000
BIDS AND AWARDS
3a Notice of call for bids to be received no later than 10 a.m., July 26, 2016 for the Courthouse
Boiler Replacement Project
3b Bid opening – Mental Health/Substance Abuse Intervention Services in the Public Schools
All items on the agenda were approved.
As for the hot topic item: H1 Consideration of resolution adopting the following Debatable Emergencies: General Fund Reserves – Transfers settlement funds to risk management/$550,000 (step 1 of 3)
Human Resources, Risk Management – Moves money to ending fund balance/$550,000 (step 2 of 3) Human Resources, Risk Management – Moves money from ending fund balance to claims
settlements/$550,000 (step 3 of 3)
* Mike Chapman voted against the settlement agreement, he didn't agree with the rush to a settlement.

Related news stories:

Clallam County approves $518,000 lawsuit settlement by 2-1 vote--PDN

Land Deal May Be a Cover-up by Dale Wilson---PORT O CALL

Records discovered too late lead to proposed lawsuit settlement against Clallam PDN

From the Associated Press: Lange Settlement--PORT O CALL






This week's local news highlights:

Clallam commissioners consider special tax for veterans relief---PDN

Port Angeles Walmart evacuated for reported bomb threat---PDN

Jamestown S’Klallam leader details intricacies of tribe’s myriad relationships---PDN

Commissioners shirk duty to Veterans---PORT O CALL

Eloise to council, on advancing petition: get’er done--PORT O CALL

Senator’s Sequim science lesson SLIDESHOW---SEQUIM GAZETTE

Land trust buys easement preserving Short's Family Farm---PT LEADER

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE STRAIT:

TIMES COLONIST: Four Victoria councillors facing labour talks got union funds

TIMES COLONIST: Judge orders end to tent city by Aug. 8

TIMES COLONIST: Shawnigan residents hold demonstration regarding landfill site

VICTORIA NEWS: Site C a lone bright spot for northern B.C.

VICTORIA NEWS: Victoria coast guard sends bikes to kids in the Arctic

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Today's video clip more on the County Commission public hearing regarding the Lange lawsuit settlement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9Uet0h9pko

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Does the Case of the Woman Taken in Adultery
Prove We Should not Rebuke Sin?
People sometimes think that the story about the woman taken in adultery in John 8 teaches that Jesus is so forgiving that Christians should not tell people they are sinners or that they need to repent and change to please God. What is the correct understanding of this passage?---Gospel Way

OLYMPIC DIGEST

NEWS FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON DC:

DelBene, McMorris Rodgers, Thompson, Kilmer Introduce Bill to Support Innovation in Wood Building Construction---press release issued July 6th, 2016

Renacci and "Bipartisan Working Group" Introduce Fiscal State of the Nation--press release issued July 6th, 2016

A New Opportunity for the Peninsula---press release issued 7.6.16

Port Angeles to use federal grant to attract an airline service---press release issued 7.5.16

Cantwell-Created Program Provides Seattle Historic $45 Million Grant to Free Up Train and Car Traffic, Bolster WA Economy---press release issued 7. 6.16

Cantwell, Murray, Kilmer Applaud Important Economic Development Win for Port Angeles Airport---press release issued 7.5.16

Cantwell, Murray & 40 Senators Call on Shelby to Hold Committee Vote on Export-Import Bank Board Nominee, Support American Workers---press release issued 6.30.16

Senators Cantwell, Murray Announce Funding for Nearly 1,500 AmeriCorps Positions in Washington State---press release issued 6.30.16

NEWS FROM OLYMPIA:

Inslee announces $16.3 million in AmeriCorps funding---press release issued 6.30.16

Inslee announces appointments to CARE Fund Board to ensure investment in cancer research---press release issued 6.30.16

DOE: Ferry County shoreline plans ready for public review

ESD: Governor announces new state job match website

WDFW: Baker Lake opens early to sockeye fishing

DOH: Thurston Co. nursing assistant suspended on charges of sexual contact with a patient

DNR: Natural Resources board authorizes purchase of working forest in Pacific County

OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:

BELLINGHAM HERALD: Which pot products do consumers buy most in Washington state?

EVERETT HERALD: Two Democrats hope to unseat Barbara Bailey in Senate

THE OLYMPIAN: What power does a lieutenant governor have? The candidates disagree

THE SEATTLE TIMES: New campaign-disclosure allegations leveled at Eyman

TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE: Parent organization to St. Peter Hospital merges with St. Joseph Health

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Today's video clips: decision on the baseball team during city council meeting on Tuesday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq7EKeS3X9s part 4

Related news article: Port Angeles City Council votes 6-1 in favor of agreement to bring baseball team to Civic Field---PDN

Part 1 of public testimony on Lange lawsuit settlement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTCHvpmdoKs

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
How Should Employers and Employees Treat One Another?
No doubt many people see little relationship between their business affairs and the Bible. But in fact, no person can run his business properly without practicing some basic principles taught in the Bible.---Gospel Way

LAW & JUSTICE, ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK REPORTS.

  LAW & JUSTICE

NEWS FROM THE US DEPT. OF JUSTICE:

Two Former South Texas School Board Members and Middleman Sentenced for Attempted Extortion

Former Army National Guard Member Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL

Three Georgia Real Estate Investors Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging and Bank Fraud at Public Home Foreclosure Auctions

FROM THE FBI FILES:

FBI Recommends No Charges Following Clinton E-Mail Investigation

related stories:
Analysis: For Clinton, character questions likely to persist (AP)

Similarities lacking in Clinton, Petraeus investigations (AP)

The Latest: Clinton says she has been 'eager' to talk to FBI (AP)

Editorial Comment: I should have guess Hillary would get away with being investigated. The Clinton's are known to get away with just about anything right?

Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Artist Puts a Human Face on Unidentified Remains

**07/01/16 Update: Shanika S. Minor was taken into custody on July 1, 2016 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Details

INTERPOL: Regional and global security focus of INTERPOL Chief mission to El Salvador

WASHINGTON LAW & JUSTICE REPORT:

BELLINGHAM HERALD:  Ferndale chiropractor raped two patients, police say

EVERETT HERALD: Marysville neighbors catch, tie up suspected metal thief

THE OLYMPIAN: Roach says FBI inquiries won’t be a distraction on the job

SEATTLE PI: Keep independent auditor of SPD on the job, police reformers ask

PENINSULA DAILY NEWS: Port Angeles emergency responders warn of potential for dangerously strong heroin

ADVOCACY NOTEBOOK

CROSS CUT SEATTLE: The man who tried to end homelessness

CROSS CUT SEATTLE: Bedbug fears keep homeless away from shelters

HUD: HUD AWARDS $24 MILLION TO RENEW SUPPORT TO 25 LOCAL HIV-AIDS HOUSING PROGRAMS
Funding offers stable housing for individuals and families at risk for homelessness

OLLIBEAN: Privacy of Disabled Children versus Popularity of Parents of Disabled Children.

FAO: ANTI FLUORIDE ADVOCATE TO SPEAK IN NELSON

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Today's video clip: Part 1 of the Clallam County commission meeting on Tuesday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9INzV2J8uo
Related news story: Clallam County approves $518,000 lawsuit settlement by 2-1 vote--PDN

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Does the Command to "Judge Not" Mean We Should Not Rebuke Sin?
First, we must understand that the Bible contains many passages showing that rebuking sin is something Christ did and Christians should do.  Not only did Jesus rebuke sin, but He also commanded His disciples to rebuke sin. ---Gospel Way

WORLD AND NATIONAL DIGEST REPORTS

WORLD NEWS DIGEST

NEWS FROM THE US MISSION TO THE UN:

Statement on the Passing of Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel

Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Statement on the Adoption of a UN Human Rights Council Resolution Establishing an Independent Expert on Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Identity

Remarks at the UN Briefing and Discussion on Implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2270 on the DPRK

NEWS FROM THE UN NEWS CENTER:

Diplomatic Quartet releases report on advancing two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict

UN rights chief deplores terrorist attack in Baghdad; calls on Iraqi authorities to protect civilians

Global community must not mar human rights in Myanmar by rushing to forge economic ties – UN

With two-state solution 'slipping away,' UN denounces Israel's settlement, demolition activities


FROM THE US STATE DEPT:

Attention U.S. Citizen Students! Apply July 1- 22, 2016, for Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternships

Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

The Value of U.S. Alliances

Statement by the Quartet Principals on the Release of the Quartet Report

US DEFENSE DEPT: Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

Presidential Envoy Reports Counter-ISIL Progress, Ongoing Terrorism Threat

In other world news headlines...

Iraq: Death toll from weekend Baghdad attack reaches 175---(AP)

Attack part of Bangladesh's long history of political strife (AP)

Why Scotland, unlike its neighbors, voted to stay in the EU (AP)

NATIONAL DIGEST

THE WHITE HOUSE: 

Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration

Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Iraq

 Statement by the President on the Death of Elie Wiesel

US DEFENSE DEPT: At Iftar Dinner, Carter Salutes Muslim-American Service, Sacrifice

FDA:
FDA clears first test to detect specific genetic markers for certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly from clinical specimens

FDA approves implantable device that changes the shape of the cornea to correct near vision

FDA requests additional information to address data gaps for consumer hand sanitizers

DEPT. OF INTERIOR: Interior Department Announces Final Regulations To Ensure American Public Receives Every Dollar Due for Production of Oil, Gas & Coal on Public Lands

EPA: U.S. EPA Proposes Greater Protection from Selenium in San Francisco Bay and Delta

NSA: Juno Approach Movie of Jupiter and the Galilean Moons (Video)

FCC: New Rule to Invoke the Lottery Procedure

CDC: CDC Awards Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika

In other national news headlines...

Trump likely to announce vice presidential running mate next week: CNN/REU

Clinton snags AFL-CIO official, former Sanders staffer, in labor outreach (REU)

FBI interviews Hillary Clinton in private server probe (REU)

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Today's video clip, continuing the series of clips taken during last week's County Commission regarding the Lange law suit settlement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfxFTCdyBSI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DvUgjiPjuY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcHPMAeogDI

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
Avoiding Evil Companions While Befriending Sinners
Many Bible passages teach Christians that we should avoid temptation and evil influences (see Proverbs 4:23; 6:27; 13:20; 22:3; Matthew 5:8; 6:13; 18:8,9; Romans 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Genesis 39:7-12; Psalm 26:5; 1 Peter 4:3,4). On the other hand, other passages show us that Jesus was a friend of sinners, prostitutes, etc. (see Luke chap. 15; 5:27-32; 7:36-50). How can these concepts be harmonized?---Gospel Way