Saturday, August 14, 2021

CLALLAM DEGLARES MASK MANDATE!

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Related stories

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


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


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


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

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





Another extreme heat event expected over the weekend

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

DOH press release issued 8.12.21


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


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


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


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


Other key recommendations for heat safety include:


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



IN OTHER STATE RELATED NEWS...


Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers

Blooms can be toxic to humans, pets, and wildlife


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


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

 

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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



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

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



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC.


Cantwell Heralds Wildfire Response and Recovery Investments in Infrastructure Package

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


Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of Budget Resolution

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


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


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

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


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

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



(2) THIS WEEK'S TOP HEADLINE NEWS:


WORLD NEWS:


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

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


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

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


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

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


Top UN envoy points to fresh hope for democratic Somalia.

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


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


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


The United States Designates an Oil Broker Network Supporting Qods Force

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



NATIONAL NEWS:


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


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



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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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


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



BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS


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


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


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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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



(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES AND LOCAL MEETING AGENDAS:


NEWS COMMENTARIES:


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


Masking the Truth

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


The Gay Festival Behind the CDC’s New Mask Guidelines

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


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

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


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


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


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



LOCAL MEETINGS


CLALLAM COUNTY:


Clallam County Commission work session for 8.16.21

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


Commissioner Board meeting for 8.17.21

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


Clallam County Board of Health for 8.17.21

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


City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 8.17.21

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


PORT OF PORT ANGELES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 17, 2021

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

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


OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 8.18.21

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



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 8.16.21

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


City of Port Townsend meeting for 8.16.21

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









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

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

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

Press release issued 8/5/21

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


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


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


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


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


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



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

Press release issued 8. 5.21

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

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


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


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


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


IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES...


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

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


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

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


AG Ferguson statement on court order against Johnson & Johnson.

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

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


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

August 05, 2021

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


Wastewater treatment plant operators protect water during pandemic

126 facilities recognized for their outstanding performance.

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


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

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


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

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




FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC...


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




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


WORLD NEWS:


Displaced Afghans face ‘continued deterioration’ in country.

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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


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



NATIONAL HEADLINES:


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


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


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


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

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has agreed to pay the United States $6,854,416 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in its administration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Until 2008, SNAP was known as the Food Stamp Program. --DOJ


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


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

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


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



BUSINESS & FINANCE


Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

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


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


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

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


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


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


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


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





(3) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS



The Yellow Badge of Vaccines--PJ MEDIA

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


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

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


Cori Bush Hates Cops but Loves Security

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


Biden Steps on the Constitution and American Landlords

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


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


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


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

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



LOCAL MEETING AGENDA'S


CLALLAM COUNTY:


Clallam County work session for 8. 9. 21

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


Clallam County board meeting for 8. 10. 21

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


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

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


City of Sequim Council meeting for 8.9.21

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


City of Forks Council meeting for 8.9.21

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


Clallam PUD meeting for 8.9.21

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



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County board meeting for 8.9.21

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


PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 8.9.21

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


Port of Port Townsend Commission meeting for 8.11.21

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






He became the ultimate sacrifice 

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

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

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

 
 

   

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Signing of HB 1267 creates Accountably Committee..

 

from the Governor's Medium page.

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Gov. Jay Inslee signed a dozen bills today that will improve accountability for law enforcement in Washington state, and will create the nation’s strongest police accountability system. The governor, joined by community members and families of those impacted, signed the bills at the Eastside Community Center in Tacoma.

The governor signed legislation that will create an Office of Independent Investigations that reports to the governor, prohibit certain uses of force and will require more thorough oversight requirements for hiring and for reporting misconduct.

“The crises of the past year have unmasked long-standing inequities in our society. The consciousness of our state and nation has been raised against inequity in many forms,” Inslee said. “Our moral mandate to acknowledge these hard truths crystallized in the fallout from the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, and the killing of Manny Ellis in Tacoma. The bills I am signing today respect these truths and lay a solid foundation to halt inequity’s pernicious influence in our systems of government.”

Katrina Johnson — cousin of Charleena Lyles who was killed in Seattle in June of 2017 —praised the legislation being signed and thanked the governor and state for allowing impacted families to lead in policy discussions, as they are “experts of [their] experience.”

“To the impacted families, take a bow in knowing your loved ones death is not in vain,” Johnson said. “Today, we stand united in strength and bonded together in pain and blood. We celebrate on this bill signing day, and tomorrow it is back to work on implementation.”

House Bill 1267

Included in the package was HB 1267, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman, that will create a new office to conduct competent, unbiased investigations of police use of excessive force. These investigations will be required to be truly independent of the involved law enforcement agency. Releasing such investigations from any hint of conflicts of interest will improve accountability, transparency and the public’s confidence.

Last year, the governor convened a task force comprised of these individuals as well as representatives of law enforcement. HB 1267 reflects the recommendations of that task force.

The legislation was made possible due to tireless advocacy of families and communities hurt most by inequitable application of violence.

“This legislation will be complemented by legislation concerning state oversight and accountability of peace officers, requirements for tactics, permissible uses of force and other crucial legislation awaiting my signature today,” Inslee said.

Rep. Entenman thanked impacted families and communities for their continued advocacy.

“The new Office of Independent Investigation will increase transparency and trust in investigations of deadly uses of force by law enforcement. I want to thank the families of victims of police violence who courageously showed up again and again to change a system that provided them with no accountability and no justice,” Entenman said. “Their will to prevent other families from suffering as they have was a source of inspiration and motivation. I also want to thank the Governor’s Task Force, community members, and the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability for helping pass this first in the nation policy. Our premise is simple: police shouldn’t be investigating other police. This new office will help us build trust between the community and law enforcement by ensuring that there is accountability for unnecessary police violence.”


Related news stories & Press releases:

‘Vigilantism’ a fear in wake of new laws

Sheriff, legislator review police use-of-force limits--PDN


Police lament loss of neck holds. ‘No one wants us to beat someone into submission’--Tacoma News Tribune


As police adjust to reforms, crisis responders feel deserted

A new law leaves mentally ill people on the streets, responders say. It’s not what lawmakers intended.--Everett Herald


Report: Nearly half of 911 calls to Seattle police don't need officer response--Seattle PI


Washington lawmaker: New policing laws ‘a bump in the road, not a crisis’--My Northwest



IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:


WA state will follow current CDC guidance and to that end, I made two announcements earlier today: 

1). I am asking vaccinated Washingtonians statewide to consider wearing a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. Unvaccinated individuals are still required to wear a mask indoors.

2). We are also continuing our existing school guidance, which matches with the CDC’s masking guidance for the upcoming school year in K-12. All students and employees will be required to wear masks around each other in school buildings. We have to prevent the spread of COVID in our schools if we want to remain learning in-person. 

This is a requirement, and school districts that don’t follow this guidance would not be following the law.--Quote from Gov. Inslee's fb page


Masks required for all K-12 students and staff heading back to the classroom

OLYMPIA – Safely returning to the classroom for full time in-person instruction this school year is important for students, teachers, and staff. Today, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) released updated guidance for the 2021-2022 school year. DOH’s guidance aims to minimize transmission and maximize in-person instruction and is informed by the latest science, recently released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.--DOH


Hops season right around the corner, planning ahead for workforce shortage with higher wages.

When we hired cherry inspectors earlier this year, we saw difficulty in filling all the positions, so we decided to increase the already competitive wage.


Environmental penalties for 2nd quarter of 2021--DOE


Grant applications being accepted for flood-hazard planning.

As Washington responds to record-setting drought conditions across most of the state, we're helping local communities prepare for another natural disaster: flooding.--DOE


Williams Lake Access Area improvements to close launch temporarily.

SPOKANE – Work to improve the Williams Lake Access Area in Spokane County could mean some inconvenience to users but will result in a better experience in the future. A limited season to complete work near water has contractor crews starting on a project this week. Work includes removing the existing, damaged boat ramp and replacing it with a new precast concrete plank ramp. An informal gravel ramp next to the concrete ramp will also be upgraded to a precast concrete plank ramp to accommodate more users.


Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased during the week of July 18 – July 24

OLYMPIA – During the week of July 18 – July 24, there were 4,554 initial regular unemployment claims (down 10.0 percent from the prior week) and 311,097 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.5 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD).  



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC:


Kilmer, Strickland Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration

House Approves Over 30% Funding Increase to Key Puget Sound Recovery Program.


Can This 'Marriage' Be Saved? How Conservatives and Liberals Can Learn to Trust Again

Over the past few years, I’ve led dozens of workshops in which ordinary Americans across the ideological spectrum share their strongly held political views.


Senator Murray Pushes for Pathway to Citizenship for All During Twitter Live with OneAmerica.


Murray, Cantwell Applaud $40M Investment to Launch UW-led and WSU-led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes.


Cantwell Announces Over $10.8 Million in Grants to Washington State Airports

$5.2 Million going to Tri-Cities Airport, $5.4 Million going to Paine Field.


Following Recommendation from Senators Cantwell and Murray, President Biden Appoints Two Highly-Qualified, Historic Candidates for Washington State U.S. Attorney Positions

Nick Brown of Seattle will be the first African American U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, Vanessa Waldref will be the first female U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.





(2) THIS WEEK'S HEADLINE NEWS:



WORLD NEWS



100,000 children in Tigray at risk of death from malnutrition: UNICEF 

More than 100,000 children in Tigray, Ethiopia, could suffer from life-threatening severe acute malnutrition in the next 12 months, a tenfold jump over average annual levels, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. 

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/07/1096762

 


Mercenaries ‘impede’ peace, must leave Libya to allow elections.

The continued recruitment and presence of mercenaries in Libya is impeding “progress in the peace process” and an obstacle to upcoming elections, independent UN human rights experts said on Friday, calling for their “long overdue” departure.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/07/1096752


First Person: ‘I’m not old enough to be a woman’ says trafficked teen.

A teenage girl who was sold for sex for the price of a few beers as a twelve-year-old, has told the United Nations how she was trafficked between Burundi and Tanzania in East Africa.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/07/1096452


Human trafficking: UN chief calls for action as COVID leaves ‘many millions’ more vulnerable.

UN Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday urged States to take action against human trafficking, where a third of all victims are children.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/07/1096682


Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Burma--USUN

https://usun.usmission.gov/remarks-at-a-un-security-council-arria-formula-meeting-on-burma/


explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on the Central African Republic--USUN


Harassment of Foreign Journalists in the People’s Republic of China--US STATE DEPT

The United States is deeply concerned with the increasingly harsh surveillance, harassment, and intimidation of U.S. and other foreign journalists in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including foreign journalists covering the devastation and loss of life caused by recent floods in Henan. The U.S. government reiterates the condolences of the American people to all those affected.



NATIONAL HEADLINE NEWS:


Remarks by President Biden Laying Out the Next Steps in Our Effort to Get More Americans Vaccinated and Combat the Spread of the Delta Variant--WH


Guard Well-Equipped to Handle West Coast Wildfires

When wildfires happen out west, National Guard service members are there to fight those fires. And for now, they've got a good handle on the effort, the director of the National Guard said.--DOD

https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/2713183/guard-well-equipped-to-handle-west-coast-wildfires/


Government Intervenes in False Claims Act Lawsuits Against Kaiser Permanente Affiliates for Submitting Inaccurate Diagnosis Codes to the Medicare Advantage Program--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/government-intervenes-false-claims-act-lawsuits-against-kaiser-permanente-affiliates


Attorney General Garland and Civil Rights Division Assistant Attorney General Clarke Commemorate the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-garland-and-civil-rights-division-assistant-attorney-general-clarke


Department of Education Releases $600 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness.


FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION EXTENDS SINGLE FAMILY EVICTION MORATORIUM

Today’s announcement extends the eviction moratorium through September 30 for foreclosed borrowers and other occupants and notes expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31.

https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_118


CDC awards $117 Million to Advance Innovation and Health Equity in Federal Initiative to End HIV--CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0727-end-hiv.html



BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS


USDA Releases Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry--USDA

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/07/29/usda-releases-economic-impact-analysis-us-biobased-products


U.S. Department of the Treasury Policy Statement on State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and Individual Vaccine Incentives--US TREASURY DEPT.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0297


Four Executives and Company Charged with Price Fixing in Ongoing Investigation into Broiler Chicken Industry

A federal grand jury in Denver, Colorado, returned an indictment yesterday charging Koch Foods, headquartered in Park Ridge, Illinois, for participating in a nationwide conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chicken products. Separately, a federal grand jury in Denver returned an indictment charging four executives for their roles in the same conspiracy.--DOJ

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/four-executives-and-company-charged-price-fixing-ongoing-investigation-broiler-chicken


Supply Chain Issues, Worker Shortages Impacted Economic Growth in Q2--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

https://www.uschamber.com/series/above-the-fold/supply-chain-issues-worker-shortages-impacted-economic-growth-q2


Annual Report--THE FED

https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/annual-report.htm


US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WILL AWARD UP TO $20M TO SUPPORT WORKERS’ RIGHTS, FIGHT LABOR ABUSES IN EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS.

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ilab/ilab20210730


IRS: Businesses, charities, others with Employer Identification Numbers must update responsible party information within 60 days of any change.





( 3) NEWS COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS



Congressman Shows Biden's New Mask Mandate Is Based on Bogus Study – Again. 'This Is Why We've Lost Trust'.--PJ MEDIA


Our Empathetic Authoritarians

The American crisis of empathy rests in a simple fact: America is now divided over two mutually exclusive definitions of empathy.--The Patriot Post


Goodbye, America

We no longer have a Constitution.--American Spectator


Dem Rep. Nadler — and Pelosi — Seen Violating House Mask Mandate--NewsMax


Infrastructure debate devolves into chaos; senators trade accusations of double-crossing.--Washington Times


The dark side of transgenderism: Moral monsters mutilate children without parental involvement--Washington Examiner


‘These Are Not Your Children’: Wisconsin Parents Tell Joe Biden To Stuff Masking Their Children Where The Sun Don’t Shine--The Federalist




LOCAL MEETINGS



CLALLAM COUNTY:


Clallam County work session for 8/2/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1274


Clallam County Commission meeting for 8/3/21

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7276


OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 8/4/21

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AGENDA-August-4-2021.pdf



JEFFERSON COUNTY 


Jefferson County meeting for 8/2/21

https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=58aa8a91-af98-46b0-a155-a1328212ba8d&prefilter=845,5958


Port Townsend Council meeting for 8/2/21

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1682










He became the ultimate sacrifice 

BIBLE VERSE: John 1:12-13 (New International Version)
Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
 
 

Weekly Bible Study: 

The Antichrist
by Eddie via The Beacon of Brown Trail
On page 181 of a book entitled World War III, John Wesley White writes, "The prime mover in the events that will march man into World War III will be the Anti-Christ...a terrible personification of evil who will work more wholesale havoc than any other human being in the history of the world."

 

   

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