Saturday, July 2, 2022

Inslee issues directive prohibiting state law enforcement cooperation with abortion-related investigations.

https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-directive-prohibiting-state-law-enforcement-cooperation-abortion-related

Gov. Jay Inslee announced this past weekend he was preparing to direct the Washington State Patrol to refuse cooperation with any investigatory requests related to abortion that come from agencies in states that don’t allow or significantly constrain access to abortion. This follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade which is triggering a dramatic curtailment of abortion care for people in half the country as several states have been moving quickly to enact bans.


Inslee issued the directive today, and says he is continuing to look at additional steps to further protect patients from investigative activities initiated by agencies and vigilantes in anti-choice states.


“Washington is and will remain a sanctuary for any person seeking abortion care and services in our state, but we must act to protect our rights and our values,” Inslee wrote in his directive. “To that end, it is critical that our law enforcement agencies not cooperate in any manner with any out-of-state investigation, prosecution, or other legal action based on another state’s law that is inconsistent with Washington’s protections of the right to choose abortion and provide abortion-related care.”


The order directs the WSP to decline cooperation with most subpoenas, search warrants or court orders from states with laws that ban or significantly restrict abortion access. WSP must review and process such requests in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General and governor’s General Counsel.


Though the governor does not have jurisdiction over local law enforcement agencies, state law prohibits anyone, including all state and local enforcement, from penalizing, prosecuting or taking any adverse action against patients exercising their reproductive rights.


Inslee this weekend also announced he has approved $1 million to help reproductive care clinics handle the increased number of patients coming to Washington state for care. He and legislators also plan to pursue a state constitutional amendment to solidify the legal right to an abortion, and pursue additional policies and resources to expand access to services and protect patients’ legal rights.




IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:


Inslee and U.S. Climate Alliance respond to U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA.

In response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Climate Alliance issued the following statement:


“We are deeply disappointed in this regressive decision, but it only hardens our resolve to act with the boldness and urgency the climate crisis demands. At a time when we’re seeing devastating droughts, wildfires, and storms become the norm, the Supreme Court has sided with polluters at the expense of the American people,” said Alliance co-chairs Governors Hochul (NY), Inslee (WA), and Newsom (CA). “This ruling makes clear that the actions of governors and state legislatures are more important than ever before. Thankfully, state authority to curb greenhouse gas emissions has not changed. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to decarbonizing the power sector using our authority at the state level. We will continue moving forward with bold climate action in the states to protect the health and pocketbooks of the American people.”


WSDA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FARM TO SCHOOL PURCHASING GRANT

OLYMPIA – Nearly $3 million is on the table for farm to school efforts to get locally grown food on the lunch trays of schools across the state.

Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Washington State Department of Agriculture Farm to School Purchasing grants. Applications are accepted until Monday, July 11 at 4  p.m. Information about this grant program and links to the application can be found at agr.wa.gov/farmtoschool.


New law offering free or discounted hospital care to 4 million Washingtonians effective tomorrow.


Idaho man sentenced to nearly five years in prison in second attempted child rape prosecution by Attorney General’s Office.

YAKIMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today a Yakima County Superior Court judge sentenced an Idaho man to nearly five years in prison following his guilty plea for charges related to felony attempted child rape. A different Yakima judge earlier this month sentenced an Ellensburg man to nearly six years in prison for his role in a 2019 law enforcement operation in Yakima targeting individuals who sought to rape children.


Commerce adds leaders for small business support and creative economy sector development.

Linda Womack to lead small business and community support; Shannon Halberstadt appointed to creative economy industry sector post.


Celebrating your local outstanding wastewater treatment plant.

OLYMPIA – 

Wastewater treatment plant operators play a critical role in keeping Washington’s water clean. The facilities deal with everything homes and businesses dump in or flush down the drain. This includes items sewage systems were not made to deal with, like “flushable” wipes, face masks, oils, and cooking grease.


Independent studies show new climate change initiatives deliver significant benefits at minimal costs.


Sockeye fishing expands on much of the Columbia River as returns exceed expectations.

OLYMPIA – With sockeye salmon returning to the Columbia River in numbers well above the preseason forecast, fishery managers announced Thursday that sockeye fishing will open from the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the lower river to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco, and daily limits increase from there to Chief Joseph Dam near Bridgeport on the upper river.



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONAL:


House Appropriations Committee Advances New Federal Funding to Support Jefferson County Infrastructure Projects

Kilmer Leads Effort to Include New Funding for Infrastructure Projects to Help Build Affordable Housing in Port Townsend, Serve Community Facilities & Housing in Port Hadlock.


House Appropriations Committee Advances New Federal Funding to Improve Electrical Infrastructure, Create Economic Growth in Mason County

Kilmer Leads Effort to Secure $3,000,000 to Support Belfair Electrical Capacity Infrastructure Project.


Senator Murray Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Funding for Coastal Infrastructure 

The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address the climate crisis and strengthen coastal resilience.


Senator Murray Statement on Supreme Court’s Harmful Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA.

“Today’s ruling is yet another example of Republican-backed Justices rewriting the law to fit a far-right extremist agenda that is deeply out of touch with the mainstream American public—the consequences of this decision belong to every Republican politician who fought to appoint these judges. With the Clean Air Act and the measures since, Congress passed laws ensuring our communities had clean air to breathe and protecting our environment. The Court takes the place of Congress and the Executive Branch in how it can and can’t fight climate change. This deeply harmful ruling underscores the urgent need for Congress to pass a bold climate plan—I’m fighting as hard as I can to deliver a landmark investment in climate action and clean energy to President Biden’s desk as soon as possible.”



WORLD NEWS HEADLINES; From the UN News Center & USUN, along with other sources:


UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater ambition and global commitment to address dire state of the Ocean.

Following a week of discussions and events in Lisbon, Portugal, the UN Ocean Conference concluded on Friday, with governments and heads of state agreeing on a new political declaration to Save Our Ocean.


In Afghanistan, women take their lives out of desperation, Human Rights Council hears.

The situation for women is so desperate in Afghanistan that they are committing suicide at a rate of one or two every day, the Human Rights Council has heard.


Sudan: UN human rights chief alarmed over killing of protesters by security forces.

The UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Friday expressed alarm over the killing of at least nine protesters by security forces in Sudan a day earlier, including a 15-year-old child.


Save lives, support development, and ‘steer our world to safer roads ahead’: Guterres 

Road traffic accidents claim nearly 1.3 million lives each year, cost some countries up to three per cent of their annual GDP, and are the biggest killer of five to 29-year olds globally, the UN General Assembly President told a High-level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety on Thursday.


Ukraine: Four months after Russian invasion, humanitarian needs intensify.

Across Ukraine, the scale of needs caused by Russia's invasion is still massive and human rights concerns persist, UN humanitarians said in an update on Thursday, as they repeated calls for access to the country's Black Sea ports to export vitally needed cereals.


Statement by the Head of Delegation at the High-Level Conference on Global Road Safety--USUN


Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares At the NATO Public Forum.



NATIONAL & BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES:


President Biden Announces Thirteenth Operation Fly Formula Mission--WH


FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Monkeypox Outbreak Response--WH


Russians Retreat From Snake Island, Says DOD Official--DOD


Former Monroe, Louisiana, Police Department Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charge for Using Excessive Force--DOJ


Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Participates in Conversation with DACAmented Students, Educators, School Counselors, and Policy Leaders.


CDC Director Adopts Preference for Specific Flu Vaccines for Seniors--CDC

CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to preferentially recommend the use of specific flu vaccines for adults 65 years and older, including higher dose and adjuvanted flu vaccines. The preference applies to Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent, Flublok Quadrivalent and Fluad Quadrivalent flu vaccines.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Recommends Inclusion of Omicron BA.4/5 Component for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses

The following is attributed Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research--FDA


HUD JUDGE ENTERS ORDER SETTLING DISCRIMINATION CLAIM AGAINST MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING PROVIDER

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that Blossom Associates, LLC and Maryanne Hart, the owner and operator of multiple rental units in Massachusetts, will pay $11,000 under a Consent Order resolving allegations that they refused to rent to a family because the family had children under the age of six. Read the Order.--HUD



BUSINESSS HEADLINES:


Department of Justice Settles Lawsuit Against Spine Device Distributor and its Owners Alleging Illegal Kickbacks to Physicians

Reliance Medical Systems LLC, a distributor of spinal implant devices headquartered in Bountiful, Utah, its owners, Bret Berry and Adam Pike, and two of their physician-owned distributorships have agreed to pay $1 million to resolve a lawsuit against them alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by paying physicians to use Reliance medical devices in spinal surgeries on their own patients.  --DOJ


Bagel Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud Conspiracy

Defrauded Franchisees of More Than $2.1 Million

Joseph Smith, 57, formerly of Fishkill, New York, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,100,450 in restitution by U.S. District Court Judge Gerald J. Pappert for his scheme to defraud prospective franchisees of more than $2.1 million, collectively.--DOJ


U.S. Treasury Blocks Over $1 Billion in Suleiman Kerimov Trust.

Enforcement investigation unearthed oligarch’s use of a network of relatives, advisers, and opaque legal entities to invest in the United States.


Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee issues annual report to Congress.

WASHINGTON — The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) today released its annual report to Congress, featuring recommendations focused on budget support for the Internal Revenue Service and enhancements to e-filing.


USDA Has Issued More Than $4 Billion in Emergency Relief Program Payments to Date.--USDA


Energy and Inflation: 5 Things You Need to Know Now

Our energy team broke down the five key factors impacting energy prices and inflation right now.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE



FTC Approves Final Order Protecting Patients Who Rely on Medical Instruments Used in Sinus Procedures

FTC Acts to Preserve Competition in Two Critical Medical Instrument Markets--FTC


FTC alleges fraudsters used Walmart’s money transfer services to bilk consumers – while Walmart looked the other way.--FTC


 

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WDFW: Salmon fishing in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) to open only on alternating days beginning July 5.

https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/salmon-fishing-marine-area-5-sekiu-and-pillar-point-open-only-alternating-days-beginning-july

OLYMPIA – Amid concerns of increased fishing pressure, fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that salmon fishing in Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) will open only on even-numbered days following the Fourth of July weekend.


Salmon fishing in Marine Area 5 will close on odd-numbered days beginning July 5, then reopen on July 6 and on even-numbered days for the rest of July.


“We know this change may be disappointing to many anglers, but it’s necessary both to help ensure we’re meeting our conservation objectives for Chinook, and to prolong the season as much as possible,” said Kirsten Simonsen, Ph.D., WDFW Puget Sound recreational salmon biologist. “Our hope is that this gives anglers the opportunity to get out on the water throughout July, instead of prematurely closing the fishery altogether if the Chinook quota is exceeded.”


With Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) seeing high catch rates and closing in the coming days as it nears its Chinook quota, managers are concerned that fishing pressure will shift to marine areas 3 and 5; Marine Area 3 (La Push) will drop to a one-Chinook limit beginning July 4.


The alternating-day fishing schedule in Marine Area 5 was supported by Puget Sound recreational fishery advisors.


Daily salmon fishing is currently scheduled to resume in Marine Area 5 beginning Aug. 1, and continue through Sept. 28. Anglers should keep an eye on WDFW’s emergency fishing rules page for potential updates.


“The bulk of the Chinook run should move further into Puget Sound by August, and we hope to give anglers a chance to get out and fish on what’s expected to be a very healthy coho run this year,” Simonsen said. “That said, we’ll keep monitoring catch rates closely, and announce additional changes if needed.”


Salmon fishing in Marine Area 5 will close on July 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, and 31; fishing will be open July 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30. On open days, permanent rules apply as listed in the 2022-23 Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet.


The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish, wildlife, and recreational and commercial opportunities.



LOCAL MEETINGS:


CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS;


Clallam County Commission work session for 7/5/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1322


Clallam County Board meeting for 7/5/22

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City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 7/5/22

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/11764/07052022-Final-Council-Packet


OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 7/6/22

https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AGENDA-July-6-2022.pdf



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 7/5/22

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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA for 7/5/22

https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1704





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BIBLE VERSE: Jeremiah 17:9-10 (New International Version)
The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
 

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 How Obama began America’s DARK transformation | PART 1
61,157 views  Jun 28, 2022  In May of 2008, Michelle Obama made a now infamous statement while campaigning in Puerto Rico for her husband, Barack. Her words, Glenn says, caused Michelle to be pulled from the campaign trail. Why? Perhaps because her statement exposed the Obama’s exact goal: To force the American people to make ‘sacrifices’ that would fundamentally alter our nation — its history, traditions, and principles — forever. In part 1 of his expose, Glenn revisits Michelle’s speech and demonstrates how her words have come true today. And the ‘sacrifices’ we’re facing now, thanks to our ever-growing, far-left government, could continue to get worse…

Connecting Obama's DREAM to today's CHANGED America | PART 2
46,771 views  Jun 28, 2022  In part 2 of Glenn’s expose, he continues to revisit Michelle Obama’s 2008 campaign speech that EXPOSED her and Barack’s ultimate goal: to force ‘sacrifices’ onto the American people that would fundamentally change the United States. In this clip, Glenn ties it all together, showing how the Obama’s original DREAM to change America is coming true TODAY…


HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:

Biden: 'I Don't Count Drunk Driving as a Felony' for Illegal Immigrants--PJ MEDIA

Supreme Court Reins in the Bureaucracy
The EPA overstepped its regulatory authority when it unilaterally expanded its power over business without Congress’s consent.--Patriot Post 

Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger’s Vendetta Politics
The January 6 Committee is running a Stalinesque show trial against Trump and his supporters.--American Spectator

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Attorney General Ferguson convenes Washington Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force.

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/attorney-general-ferguson-convenes-washington-organized-retail-crime-theft-task


Task force brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem


SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today the creation of a statewide Organized Retail Crime Theft Task Force. The Task Force will improve coordination and collaboration among law enforcement agencies to address these multi-jurisdictional crimes that endanger employees and cause significant economic harm to our state.


The task force will focus on sophisticated, organized crime rings that account for almost $70 billion in retail losses across the country.


The Task Force is the first of its kind in Washington. Nine other states have a task force dedicated to organized retail crime.


An analysis from the Retail Industry Leaders Association estimates Washington retailers lost $2.7 billion to organized retail crime in 2021. Federal crime statistics show that the value of items stolen from Washington retailers increased by 151 percent from 2019 to 2020.


The first Task Force meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7. The Attorney General has committed to convening quarterly meetings for at least a year.


“Coordination is key to combatting this growing, and sometimes dangerous problem,” Ferguson said. “These organized crimes cross jurisdictions and cause significant economic harm. I’m committed to working together with law enforcement and retail partners to put help combat this significant and growing problem.”


Organized Retail Crime involves a group of individuals that steal products not for their own personal use, but to resell them for a profit. This do not include general retail crimes like petty theft, shoplifting or poverty-driven crimes.


According to the Department of Homeland Security, the thefts that the task force will focus on are often perpetrated by sophisticated criminal organizations, and can involve threats to store staff and the public.


Often, but not always, these stolen goods are then sold on online marketplaces.


Organized retail crime differs from burglary and larceny — such as shoplifting — in that it is not the result of a single individual breaking the law, but rather part of an organized scheme to defraud retailers or to steal products for resale elsewhere. Organized crime can result in intimidation and violence for employees in those stores.


Organized retail crimes impacting Washington

Recent headlines provide examples of organized retail crimes impacting Washington businesses and consumers.


Even before the recent, well-publicized national shortage, baby formula accounted for 13 percent of the most-stolen items from stores, according to the 2020 National Retail Foundation Organized Retail Crime survey. The stolen formula then can appear for sale on online marketplaces.


Parents who buy stolen formula on the secondary market may be putting their babies at significant risk if the thieves failed to store it at the appropriate temperature. Additionally, thieves may have manipulated the packaging, such as changing expiration dates.


Washington’s legal cannabis retailers provide another example. The state Liquor and Cannabis Board has reported more than marijuana retail store robberies through the first three months of this year.


These incidents can be dangerous and traumatic for employees. For example, in March, a suspect took an employee hostage before being fatally shot by the store’s security guard.


At a robbery in Bellevue, police pursued three suspects into a south Seattle neighborhood. Two suspects surrendered, but the third engaged in a standoff with police before opening fire and ultimately being killed by officers.


The task force will bring together prosecutors and retailers from across the state with local, state and federal law enforcement representatives, including the FBI and U.S. Attorneys Nick Brown and Vanessa Waldref. The Task Force will also include the Port of Seattle, small business representatives and workers’ representatives.



IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:


Attorney General Ferguson statement on US Supreme Court ruling on Hanford.

Updated worker protection law remains in place, ensuring workers still receive compensation benefits

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against a 2018 Washington law protecting Hanford workers. An updated law, which was passed in 2022, remains in place, ensuring that workers at radioactive waste sites like Hanford still receive compensation benefits for health issues they have faced because of their work.


Attorney General Ferguson statement on US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade..


Pacific NW Hydrogen Association seeking potential projects for regional hubs proposal.


Gender and Justice Commission Releases New Guidance for Courts in Modernizing and Coordinating Protection Orders and Processes.


Partnerships fuel removal of toxic tires from Washington’s waters.


Fish and Wildlife Commission recognizes community partners at meeting.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday recognized volunteers and community members who donate their time and resources to help further conservation efforts in Washington State.


West Coast States Launch New Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Standing United on Protecting Abortion Access in face of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe vs. Wade.


Jefferson County veterinarian suspended on allegations of practicing with a potentially impairing health condition.



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELIGATION TO DC;


Kilmer Votes to Protect America’s Children, Keep Schools Safe, and Reduce the Threat of Gun Violence

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – a package of bipartisan proposals aimed at reducing gun violence across the country, investing in mental health and providing support services for children and families, and providing new resources to support schools in their efforts to keep kids safe. The legislation, which passed the House exactly one month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, marks the first significant gun safety bill passed by Congress in 30 years. 


Kilmer Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which ends the constitutional right to abortion...



On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Cantwell-Championed Equal Pay Bill Moves One Step Closer to Law

Legislation ensures all Team USA athletes—regardless of gender—receive equal pay and benefits in global competition.


Cantwell Heralds Major Wins for Washington State in Bipartisan Maritime Administration Act

MARAD reauthorization bill includes orca and salmon protections, maritime fuel decarbonization, and protections for maritime workers.


Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act closes the “boyfriend loophole,” enhances background checks for gun purchasers under the age or 21, and more.


President Biden Signs Murray-Cosponsored Bill Increasing Transparency of VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Into Law

Senator Murray: “The rollout of the EHR system has been totally unacceptable—we’re talking about real patient safety risks that have gone unresolved for entirely too long. I’m pushing VA and Oracle Cerner for solutions and accountability because our veterans deserve the best possible care we can offer.”



WORLD NEWS HEADLINES, from UN NEWS CENTER & USUN, Along with other sources;


Overturning of Roe v Wade abortion law a ‘huge blow to women’s human rights’ warns Bachelet.

Friday’s decision by the US Supreme Court which overturns the 50-year-old Roe v Wade judgement guaranteeing access to abortion across the United States, was described by the UN human rights chief as “a huge blow to women’s human rights and gender equality.”


Life-saving relief continues to reach quake-hit eastern Afghanistan.

Emergency lifesaving aid relief continued to flow into quake-hit eastern Afghanistan on Friday, as UN humanitarians and partners rushed to help the most vulnerable communities.


UN plan calls for real progress towards ending internal displacement crisis.

With record numbers of people uprooted within their homelands due to conflict, disasters, the climate emergency and other tragedies, more must be done to end this crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, launching his Action Agenda on Internal Displacement. 


Global hunger crisis pushing one child per minute, into severe malnutrition.

Because of the global hunger crisis, every single minute, one child is pushed into life-threatening, severe malnutrition.


Ukraine: UN and partners deliver lifesaving aid to Donetska region.

Critical relief supplies for nearly 64,000 people have been delivered to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, two cities in the Government-controlled areas of the eastern Donetska oblast, or region, in Ukraine, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA reported on Tuesday. 


Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the 20th Anniversary of the Rome Statute--USUN


Secretary Antony J. Blinken During the Uniting for Global Food Security Conference--US STATE DEPT.


Two Security Assistance Packages for Ukraine Contribute to Coastal, Waterway Defense--DOD



NATIONAL & BUSINESS HEADLINES;


Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over-Institutionalization of Children with Disabilities

Announcement Comes on 23rd Anniversary of Landmark Supreme Court Decision in Olmstead v. L.C.--DOJ


Man Who Acted as Russian Agent Sentenced to Federal Prison Term

Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes, 36, a Mexican citizen who had resided in Singapore and spent significant time in Russia, was sentenced yesterday in the Southern District of Florida to four years and one day in prison for acting within the United States on behalf of a foreign government without notifying the Attorney General.--DOJ


The U.S. Department of Education Releases Proposed Changes to Title IX Regulations, Invites Public Comment.


Secretary Cardona, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten Participate in Field Day to Celebrate Accomplishments After 50 Years of Title IX.


HIV Testing Dropped Sharply Among Key Groups During First Year of COVID-19 Pandemic

Resolve and commitment to end the HIV epidemic remains strong, despite setbacks in testing and prevention during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.


CDC Recommends Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Adolescents.


BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR COORDINATED APPROACHES TO ADDRESS UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING RESOURCES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

HUD Package Includes $322 Million, Including $54.5 Million Set-Aside for Rural Communities, For Permanent Housing, Supportive Services, And Other Costs

Package Also Provides $43 Million To Fund Approximately 4,000 New Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers.


EPA Announces $18 Million for Training and Technical Assistance for Small, Rural, and Tribal Wastewater Improvements.--EPA


BUSINESS NEWS;


Serial Fraudster Previously Extradited from Mexico Pleads Guilty to Multiple Investment Fraud Schemes

A California man was extradited from Mexico on March 8 and pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering charges for two high-yield investment fraud schemes.--DOJ


Justice Department Settles With California-Based IT Recruiter to Resolve Hiring Discrimination Claim

The Department of Justice today announced that it signed a settlement agreement with SpringShine Consulting, Inc., an IT staffing company based in California. The settlement resolves claims that SpringShine discriminated against U.S. workers based on their citizenship status when it solicited applications for employment opportunities only from those seeking sponsorship for temporary work visas.--DOJ


USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors--USDA


FACT SHEET: During Visit to Rosebud Indian Reservation, Secretary Yellen Highlights U.S. Treasury Department’s Historic Commitment to Tribal Nations--US TRESURY DEPT.


The Outlook for Inflation and Monetary Policy

Governor Michelle W. Bowman

At Executive Officers Conference, Massachusetts Bankers Association, Harwich, Massachusetts--THE FED


IRS issues Superfund chemical excise tax rates--IRS

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it has prescribed tax rates for 121 taxable substances that are subject to the Superfund chemical excise tax imposed by section 4671(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code).


FTC Finalizes Action Against CafePress for Covering Up Data Breach, Lax Security

CafePress Must Bolster Data Security Protections, Pay Half a Million Dollars.--FTC


Worker Shortages Cripple Pools and Summer Attractions for a Second Year

Severe labor shortages are hitting seasonal summer businesses like pools and amusement parks hard. Despite upping pay and offering big bonuses, there are few applicants.--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE



FROM OTHER NEWS SOURCES:


The Greatest Victory in the History of the Conservative Movement--NR


The Supreme Court's Decision Is a Huge Win for the Constitution--PJ MEDIA


Liz Cheney Begs Democrats to Rig Wyoming Primary

In a desperate attempt to remain in office, Wyoming’s lone congressional representative has sunk to a new low.--The Patriot Post



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CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:


Clallam County work session for 6/27/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1321


Clallam County Board meeting for 6/28/22

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Special Port of Port Angeles Commission for 6/28/22

https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06282022-601


City of Sequim Council meeting for 6/27/22

https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2619


City of Forks Council meeting for 6/27/22

https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Agenda-20220627.pdf


Clallam PUD meeting for 6/27/22

https://clallampud.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/6-27-22-WEB-Packet.pdf


JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 6/27/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/881ade88-e539-4865-9673-ca908c1a277b


Weekly devotional


BIBLE VERSE: Jeremiah 23:24 (New International Version)

Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the Lord. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the Lord.

 


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Why We Must ABOLISH the Department of Education NOW | Glenn TV | Ep 206

 

2021 was a turning point for public education in America. Remote learning revealed to parents what public schools were force-feeding their kids — everything from critical race theory to the existence of infinite genders — while performance in subjects like math and reading fell across the board. Now, school boards and teachers' unions are facing a tidal wave of parents who want to take the reins back. But school wasn’t always like this. Glenn takes us back to a time before the Department of Education and asks the question: “Are our schools getting better or worse?” American Federation for Children senior fellow Corey DeAngelis joins to expose who’s actually benefitting from our public school system — and it’s not our kids. And former Secretary of Education under President Trump Betsy DeVos explains why it’s time to abolish the department she once headed, what stopped her from doing so, and how parents can make a big difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMVftprHv84



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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Have you seen them? Meet your new Japanese beetle trappers.--WSDA

https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/06/have-you-seen-them-meet-your-new.html


If you live in the Grandview area, you have likely seen Washington State Department of Agriculture team members in bright yellow and orange vests around town. Why Grandview? Who are they? What are they doing?

Why Grandview?

A few years ago, WSDA discovered an infestation of Japanese beetle in Grandview and the surrounding areas. That was alarming, because the ramifications to local yards, as well as the implications on agriculture, could be devastating. So, we buckled down and got to work. It started with determining where exactly the infestation was. Our teams went out and set traps to see where the beetles had set up camp.

The team determined the infestation was inside a 49-square-mile grid, in Yakima and Benton counties, centered on the City of Grandview.

This year, we’ve expanded the efforts to include treating properties with the most concentrated area of Japanese beetles, setting traps for the pest, and working on establishing a proposed quarantine to limit the spread of the Japanese beetle population beyond the identified infestation area. Part of that effort included hiring several new trappers to increase the grid we are keeping an eye on.

Who are they?

Amanda

The team’s supervisor, Amanda was born and raised in the Grandview area. She is looking forward to serving the community in which she lives, and helping save agriculture by ridding the area of this invasive pest.

Gabe

Originally from Florida, Gabe has lived in Washington state for about a year. He was drawn to WSDA and being part of the Japanese beetle eradication efforts because of the ability to benefit the community of Grandview.

Drew

Originally from Oregon, Drew and his family moved to Yakima. He was looking for a summer job while he looks for a job in his field of study, medical sciences. He loves being outside and is looking forward to the summer of Japanese beetle trapping.

Fernando

Fernando knows the importance of agriculture in Washington state. Growing up in the Yakima Valley, Fernando’s father owns a cherry orchard, and he has seen firsthand the type of damage a pest can do. He’s looking forward to being part of the effort to rid the area of this invasive pest.

Brenda

Brenda is looking forward to being part of the eradication and survey effort. She is excited to be part of the effort and to see the beetles firsthand. 

What are they doing?

The Japanese beetle trappers will be going around to each set trap during the “adult flight season” between May and October, checking for catches and recording their findings. There will be more than 2,500 traps set in the area, and each trap will be checked every 10-14 days. If you see the friendly, smiling face of someone wearing a bright yellow vest, please wave, and know they are working hard to get rid of this pest to protect our lawns, roses, and especially, our agriculture.



IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:


AG Ferguson locates 387 sex, kidnapping and homicide offenders in Washington who owe DNA, collects DNA from 102 so far.

AG’s Office is working with law enforcement to collect the remaining samples in this second phase of its DNA project


OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that his lawfully owed DNA project identified 387 sex, kidnapping and homicide offenders still living in Washington who illegally failed to provide DNA samples after their criminal conviction. Of these 387 individuals, the Attorney General’s Office already collected 102 new DNA profiles, including:


5 new DNA profiles from individuals convicted of homicide;

10 new DNA profiles from individuals convicted of kidnapping; and

88 new DNA profiles from convicted sex offenders. (The previous phase of this project collected DNA profiles from registered sex offenders. This phase focused on sex offenders who are not required to register.)

All 102 new profiles were added to CODIS, the national DNA database.


Cleaning up for affordable housing on Bellingham Bay.

Once contaminated by decades of use as storage for a paper mill byproduct called lignin, four acres of downtown Bellingham will soon be cleaned up and redeveloped into affordable housing, thanks to a partnership between us, the Port of Bellingham, and Mercy Housing Northwest.



Washington’s 2021 average annual wage increase: second largest on record

OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 7.5% in 2021 to $82,508, according to the state Employment Security Department. The strong demand for workers and hiring difficulties across different sectors drove average wage growth in 2021 to the second largest increase on record. 


Ocean salmon fishing kicks off at Neah Bay and La Push on June 18, Ilwaco on June 25, Westport on July 2.

OLYMPIA - Sport anglers will have their first opportunity to catch salmon off Washington’s coast at Neah Bay and La Push (Marine Areas 4 and 3) beginning Saturday, June 18; Ilwaco (Marine Area 1) on June 25; and Westport (Marine Area 2) on July 2.


Recreational crabbing to open July 1 for many Puget Sound marine areas.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons, which will get underway July 1 in many marine areas.


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

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.

Clallam County

In April 2022 the Chiropractic Commission suspended for at least 12 months Frank Henry Springob (CH00001149). Springob, without forewarning, placed his hands into patient A’s pants and massaged near her vagina.


Hantwick Land Exchange Proposal Hearing Scheduled for June 28.

Exchange would facilitate future transfer of lands to Clark County for public park; meeting will allow for remote participation.


DNR Prepositions Aircraft in NW Region.

Officials still concerned about summer wildfires despite delayed start to warmer weather.



FROM OUR CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO DC:


Murray Helps Pass Historic Toxic Exposure Bill, Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic


Senator Murray secured provisions in the PACT Act to expand access to primary care, mental health services, and help establish a new VA clinic for Tri-Cities veterans.


At Hearing with Labor Secretary, Senator Murray Pushes For Permanent COVID Safety Standard, Put Wages Back in Workers’ Pocket

Senator Murray: “We have important work ahead to protect workers’ rights, raise wages, ensure decent, safe, and fair working conditions and deliver high-quality workforce development opportunities. And the increased funding for the Labor Department in this budget will help us get it done with many, much-needed investments.”


Kilmer Votes to Lower Food and Fuel Costs for Washingtonians

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act – a bipartisan legislative package aimed at lowering prices for Washington families in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump.


Kilmer, U.S. Department of Energy Announce New Support for Makah Tribe and Bainbridge Island to Ensure Affordable, Reliable, and Clean Energy

Communities Will Partner with DOE Experts, National Labs, and Regional Organizations to Accelerate Access to Clean Power, Help Lower Energy Costs, and Increase Resilience.


Biden Signs Cantwell-Championed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Boosting Washington State’s $22 Billion Agricultural Export Economy

Act will strengthen the maritime supply chain and protect Washington farmers and exporters from shipping companies’ unfair practices.


Federal Funds Now Available to Help Washington State Communities Remove Fish Passage Barriers and Open Salmon Habitat

communities and Tribes can apply for up to $77 million in funding, passed under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to remove dams, culverts, and other obstacles to salmon.



WORLD NEWS HEADLINES;

From UN NEWS CENTER & USUN, along with other sources;


Nearly one billion people have a mental disorder: WHO.

Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, according to latest UN data – a staggering figure that is even more worrying, if you consider that it includes around one in seven teenagers.


‘Surprise’ early heatwave in Europe, harbinger of things to come.

Sweltering conditions in Europe have come earlier than expected this year but the bad news is, they’re the shape of things to come.


Urgent support needed for 14,000 who fled following Burkina Faso massacre.

In Burkina Faso, UN humanitarians on Friday appealed to the international community for help, after attacks by armed groups forced thousands to flee their homes in the east of the country.


World has ‘gambled on fossil fuels and lost’, warns Guterres.

The current global economic paradigm of infinite growth based on using up a finite amount of resources, such as fossil fuels, will only deliver a “permanent triple whammy of inflation, climate chaos and conflict”, the UN chief warned on Friday.


More than 100 million now forcibly displaced: UNHCR report.

A staggering 100 million people have now been forced to flee their homes globally, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Thursday, highlighting worldwide food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan as leading causes.


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti.--USUN


Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on UN-EU Cooperation.---USUN.


Remarks at a Diplomatic Corps Reception---US STATE DEPT.


Stoltenberg Details NATO Progress in Deterrence, Defense--DOD

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels, but the ministers — including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — also considered a range of actions and programs in preparation for the Madrid Summit on June 29.



NATIONAL & BUSINESS HEADLINES;


Two Florida Men Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Violently Attacking a Black Man While Shouting Racial Slurs

A federal grand jury in Ocala, Florida, has charged two Florida men with committing a hate crime. The indictment charging Roy Lashley, 55, and Robert Lashley, 52, was unsealed today following the arrest of Robert Lashley. --DOJ


Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Launch of the White House Task Force to Address Online Harassment and Abuse.---DOJ



Statement from Secretary Cardona on the 10th Anniversary of DACA.


U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Salt Lake Community College.


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Down to 6 Months of Age--FDA


Secretary Mayorkas Directs DHS To Reform Employee Misconduct Discipline Processes--DHS


Deputy Director Paul Abbate’s Remarks at Press Conference Announcing Charges in Tops Friendly Market Shooting

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate delivered the following remarks at the press conference announcing charges in connection with the May 14 mass shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York.--FBI


HHS and USDA announce public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee--HHS


BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES:


USDA will Partner with Ukraine to Strengthen Agricultural Collaboration and Fight Global Food Insecurity.


Treasury Targets International Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Iranian Petrochemical Sales..US TREASURY DEPT.


Owner and Operator of Telemedicine and Telemarketing Companies Sentenced to 14 Years for $20 Million Fraud Scheme and $4 Million Tax Evasion

A Florida man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for health care and wire fraud that cost Medicare more than $20 million dollars, and for evading taxes.--DOJ


Welcoming Remarks

Chair Jerome H. Powell

At the "International Roles of the U.S. Dollar," a research conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC--THE FED


US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ISSUES GUIDANCE ON LAW LIMITING SUBMINIMUM WAGES FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES, TAKES DECISIVE ACTION TO ENFORCE THE LAW.


Statement of Bureau of Competition Director Holly Vedova Regarding the Decision of Utah Healthcare Competitors HCA Healthcare and Steward Health Care System to Abandon Their Proposed Merger

Proposed Merger Is the Second Abandoned in One Week Following FTC Complaint.


Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Conference.--US COMMERCE DEPT.


FTC Report Warns About Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat Online Problems

Agency Concerned with AI Harms Such As Inaccuracy, Bias, Discrimination, and Commercial Surveillance Creep.



HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES;

Jan. 6 Committee Ignores Clear Evidence Of Mass Illegal Voting, Systematically Broken Election Laws--The Federalist


Biden Is Blaming You, America, for His Rotten Economy--PJ MEDIA


Biden’s Oil Tantrum--NR



LOCAL MEETINGS:


CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:


Clallam Commissioners work session for 6/21/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1320


Clallam County Board meeting for 6/21/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7322


Clallam County Board of health meeting for 6/21/22

https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7322


City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 6/21/22

https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/11739/CC-Agenda-Packet-06212022



 

PASD Board Meeting (School Improvement Plans)

When: Thu, June 23, 7pm – 9pm

Where: 905 W 9th St, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA (map)

Description

Regular meetings are usually scheduled on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Call 360.565.3702 for information.



JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:


Jefferson County Commission meeting for 6/21/22

https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/924b5e64-4f71-4c07-ba8f-ece48d9ee60e


Port of Port Townsend meeting for 6/22/22

https://portofpt.com/wp-content/uploads/20220622-CommMtg-Agenda.pdf



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BIBLE VERSE: Ephesians 6:4 (New International Version)
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
 

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 This Week's Video:
 Pathway to Servitude: The TRAITORS Who Created the Global Supply Crisis | Glenn TV | Ep 204
102,467 views  Premiered Jun 15, 2022  WATCH more Glenn TV: https://blazetv.com/glenn
In his episode “Famine & Blackouts: How Biden-Made Disasters Will Cripple America,” Glenn exposed the new global-based rule changes that gave the World Health Organization expedited authority over our nation. He traced the changes to the SEC and revealed Bank of America’s fawning praise for climate-related market changes. So, Glenn decided to dig further, and what he uncovered shocked him. Financial records, dark money groups, and groups tied to the U.N. and the World Economic Forum are all pushing for a total reorganization of our financial system. You never voted for globalist leadership outside our borders, but IT IS HAPPENING. Glenn reveals the foreign actors who are REALLY running our country right now and the domestic TRAITORS who are helping to fund the implementation on Main Street, USA. There will be catastrophic consequences for this betrayal of America First ideas.


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