Thank you for contacting me regarding the FY 2012 Interior Appropriations Act. It is an honor to represent the people of Eastern Washington and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Like you, I believe it is important that we…
Leave it to Tim Eyman. The non-partisan Office Of Financial Management released a report basically saying I--1125 would completely screw up highway improvement plans that highway drivers are counting on, even though it's being sold as something that has the best interests of highway drivers…
View Summer Parkways 2011 Albi Edit in a larger map The last Summer Parkways for the year is in the Northwest neighborhood on Sunday, August 14th from 10am to 2pm. And honestly, it's the best for last. This route includes the beautiful Audobon Park, fun…
It's times like these where you can count on Stephen Colbert to provide some sanity to reports indicating SpongeBob is indoctrinating children. "Yeah, this is even worse than when they pushed alternative lifestyles with Dora the Explorer," Colbert said. "This is how it works, folks.…
From the Spokane River Forum: A consortium of recreation, environmental and conservation groups have joined forces to promote a River Rally that’s about both celebrating summer and making a clear statement: No Docks at the Rock. “If it floats, you’re ready” say event organizers that…
Ah yes, tonight is the August Green Drinks! Great non-profit, the Sustainable Business Network, and great location, the Main Market Co-op, 44 W. Main. Come out on the patio, enjoy local and organic adult beverage specials, tours of the rooftop garden and facilities. Check my…
Lisa Hyams points out that environmentalists don't like to talk about abortion - almost no one does. "But you can't have a sustainable society if women are having children they don't want," she says. We know it's better to prevent pregnancy in the first place…
Last week, Spokane lost an incredible individual in Dan Treecraft, an activist remembered by many in the environmental community. Paul Haeder sat down with Treecraft before his death to talk about his life and his right to die on his own terms. On his profession,…
Good morning Spokane! Here's a fun little piece that is absolutely true in that, yes, Gov. Rick Perry was not joking when he stated the following: Frankly I pray for the president every day. I pray for his wisdom, I pray that God will open…
Before his sentencing to two years in prison and hit with a $10,000 fine, Tim DeChristopher made this statement to the prosecution and the judge: Thank you for the opportunity to speak before the court. When I first met Mr. Manross, the sentencing officer who…
How low can you go? An employee of the American Petroleum Institute, which supports the Keystone XL tar-sands pipeline, has apparently been setting up multiple fake Twitter accounts to give the illusion of grassroots support for their devilish enterprise. Brant Olson at the Rainforest Action…
Tonight from 5-9pm on the Saranac rooftop at 25 W. Main, come join Conservation Northwest for the "Free Rooftop BBQ Party for Wilderness." The event goes from 5-9 pm with burgers, beer, wine, prizes and music by Mark Walker Rhodes At the party you can…
Tuesday's Daily Show episode had to be one of the funniest I've seen in a while. The topic: Wind energy in Florida. A wind turbine project is facing opposition from a group of "tree-hugging hippie conservationists" called the United Waterfowlers Association. They are actually hunters,…
Artūras Zuokas, the mayor of the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, is funny. In a demonstration to warn luxury car drivers not to park in the bike lanes of Vilnius, the mayor of the city crushed a Mercedes-Benz parked in the bike lane with an army…
You may have heard: President Obama and Congressional leaders reached an agreement that would reduce future budget deficits and raise the limit on the public debt. For a very good summary of what it means, check out the Congressional Budget Office blog's recap HERE. But…
Sorry for the slow posting of late but I'm returning from a vacation- it was rad, thanks for asking - and I'm in a light mood for this morning's entry. Without further adieu, a few climate scientists are acting funny. They have been running around…
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