Gregory Nickels

Trump's Plans for the East Wing Keep Changing. Here's a Look. Here’s what we know about Mr. Trump’s plans to remodel the torn-down East Wing.

Honestly with this group, I would have started with the West Wing.

Oh my.

On Covid and Autism, Trump Strays From the Science

Dr. Odd.

Six World Leaders on Navigating Climate Change, Without the U.S. (Gift Article) We asked heads of state how they’re steering their countries as America retreats.

Our grandchildren will pay the price for the Trump Administration's insane targeting of renewable energy.

In Public and in Private, New York Marks 9/11 Anniversary

An indelibly tragic day that united us all as Americans, if only for a short time.

This U.S. City Was Just Named the Most Walkable—and You Can See Its Top Sites in 30 Minutes A new index ranks a Pacific Northwest city No. 1 for walkability—thanks to short distances, low elevation, and major sights.

Seattle’s hills? No problem!

There's a lot we still don’t know about Jeffrey Epstein Amid the conspiracy theories, the totality of Epstein’s crimes—and how he made his fortune—is still a disturbing mystery.

New from me: I thought it would be helpful to write a bit about what we still somehow don't know about Jeffrey Epstein: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Algona-Pacific Library, Ellingson Road, Pacific

#OnThisDay in 1994, the Algona-Pacific Library opened. historylink.org/File/20128

Bike path on Seattle waterfront is missing piece to city puzzle Seattle's revamped waterfront includes a 1.2-mile stretch of safe, protected bicycle lanes, a key link in the city's growing bike network.

It takes a long time to transform a City. And you have to be patient.

Texas Flood Live Updates: Summer Camp Says 27 Girls and Staff Killed, With 11 Still Missing

Two of our precious grandchildren returned from their first overnight summer camp last week. We got to listen to their stories and adventures.

I can only imagine the unbearable pain the grandparents of these children are enduring. My thoughts are with those deeply affected by this horrible tragedy.

How a 40-second earthquake paved way for new Seattle waterfront The 2001 Nisqually earthquake shook for just 40 seconds but triggered decades of political aftershocks that led Seattle to where it is today.

Ah, the memories!

Iran Crisis Ignites New Debate About Trump’s Nuclear Deal Exit

What goes around, comes around. We had a deal with Iran, Israel supported it. Now we have war.

Live Updates: Federal Agents Force Senator to Floor and Handcuff Him After He Interrupts Noem

This must STOP.

An innovative reuse for the Wreck Master’s digs!

The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History House Republicans voted to advance a bill that would offer lavish tax cuts for the rich while slashing benefits for the poor.

Steal from the poor to give to the rich. Robin Hood would appreciate the irony.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard

As an elected official, “arbitrary and capricious” was a line one was never to cross. Arbitrary and Capricious seems to be this administration’s motto.

Fact: Sounders have never lost when Nouhou has scored.

Trump Says He’s ‘Taking Away’ Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status President Trump on Friday said he would be “taking away” the university’s status, renewing a threat he made last month. It was not immediately clear if the I.R.S. was moving forward with a change.

Resist!

Trump’s Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules The decision marked the first time a federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an order to punish law firms he opposes politically.

Seattle Law Firm wins. Resist!

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Is part of who we are.

We can do this!

Ole Hanson (1874-1940), ca. 1918

#OnThisDay in 1919, Seattle mayor Ole Hanson received a bomb in the mail. historylink.org/File/11106

At #WBGMeetings MDBs & mayors agree: Invest where it works.

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It was fun, Kirk! I am nothing if not persistent. What a privilege it is to be able to serve the public and watch as the results of that work is carried on by others to completion! Any discomfort or unpleasantness endured in the process has been washed away watching folks enjoy it!

This massive Douglas Fir was a seedling our kids got at school on Earth Day 20. Today it sequesters hundreds lbs of carbon…and towers over our house offering shade on hot summer days. Happy Earth Day!

I was there!

Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

Gosh, I hope they know some good lawyers!

Fix the headline please. $250 million, not billion. Still the point is valid.

The headline is inaccurate, $250 million, not billion. Still the point is valid.