Tonight’s Climate May Get Bizarre: Yup, the Nationwide Climate Service says Seattle will probably see extreme thunderstorms Wednesday night, beginning round 5 p.m. Meteorologists are predicting excessive winds and the opportunity of hail as giant as two inches in diameter. There’s additionally a 5 p.c likelihood of a twister. Cost your telephones and computer systems and all that, possibly scrounge up some candles or additional flashlights if you happen to’ve acquired ‘em, and you must most likely eat that ice cream in your freezer now, too, simply to be protected. You don’t need it to soften if the ability goes out.
A Twister Is Unlikely: However they do occur right here! Our final vital twister was in Port Orchard in 2018. So right here’s what I discovered from residing via a number of twister watches and warnings in Nashville for 10 years: If a twister is noticed, head to your basement or the bottom degree of your constructing. In the event you don’t have a basement, go to the innermost room of your property, ideally an area with out home windows (bogs, closets, stairwells, and so on.!). Taking cowl in a bath can also be higher than nothing. If in case you have a motorcycle helmet, throw that on to guard your head. In the event you’re outdoors or touring, GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! Keep away from timber. Get to shelter, or, if there are not any buildings close by, lay down in a ditch or the bottom potential spot you will discover. Good luck, everyone! They’re terrifying!
Free Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino: Early Tuesday morning, ICE arrested Whatcom County man Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino,The Bellingham Herald experiences. He “has been politically energetic for a few years” and has volunteered as an immigrant rights organizer, together with serving on Bellingham’s Immigrant Advisory Committee. This system coordinator for Group to Group (C2C) informed the Herald, “We suspect it was due to his political motion that he was detained.” By 10 a.m., greater than 100 folks gathered outdoors the Ferndale facility to protest his detainment. By Tuesday night, C2C posted on Instagram that Zeferino was moved to the NW Detention Heart in Tacoma. The org is elevating cash for his protection fund, they usually’re urging supporters to name Gov. Bob Ferguson (360-902-4111) and AG Nick Brown (360-753-6200) to demand his launch.
“So, About That Sign Chat.” As talked about in yesterday’s Slog AM, the Atlantic’s editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg was by accident included in a gaggle chat on Sign by which a variety of White Home idiots have been texting in regards to the assault on Yemen. They’re denying any wrongdoing in a Senate panel listening to—Tulsi Gabbard, the director of nationwide intelligence, stated no categorized info was shared. So this morning The Atlantic revealed everything of their messages.
This Hypocrisy Is Giving Me Heartburn: Yesterday, Trump teased the “chance of economic compensation for individuals who have been prosecuted for participating within the riot on the Capitol in 2021,” experiences Politico. They participated in an tried coup! Folks died! And but, Trump additionally stated, simply days in the past, that he “seems ahead” to seeing anti-Tesla protestors “get 20-year jail sentences … within the prisons of El Salvador.” That is fascism.
JD Vance Is Going to Greenland: Why? Greenland actually doesn’t need him there. In a January ballot, greater than 85 p.c of Greelanders stated they “don’t need to be a part of the US.” Earlier this month “All 5 events in Greenland’s parliament issued a joint assertion on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s newest effort to take management of the strategic Arctic island,” in accordance with the AP. On Monday, Prime Minister Mute B. Egede referred to as the journey “extremely aggressive” and stated its “solely objective is to display energy.”
Greenland Has the Probability to Do the Funniest Factor Ever: I’m not saying Greenland ought to detain Vance for trespassing or spying or threatening the nation’s nationwide security or something, however… what in the event that they did?
About Final Night time’s Particular Election in PA: As of 10:30 p.m. final night time, Democrat James Malone had a 482-vote lead over Republican Josh Parsons in Lancaster County’s thirty sixth Senate District particular election, in accordance with LNP Lancaster On-line. If Malone wins, he would be the first Democratic state senator within the thirty sixth district since 1979. It’s a small factor, however Elon and Trump have been each pushing for Parsons. The duo’s reputation is plummeting. Are they dropping their affect? A bit of? Possibly? Dare we nurture this fragile seedling of hope?
Elon Takes an L: Y’all learn Teen Vogue’s profile of Vivian Wilson, proper? She’s Elon Musk’s estranged daughter. It’s so good, and Musk acquired so mad. Over the weekend, after the story got here out, he deadnamed Wilson and repeated his bullshit line about how “the woke thoughts virus” killed his “son.” Vivian’s response? “I look fairly good for a useless bitch.” Perfection.
A New Method to Purchase Cake: Yesterday, My Ballard reported this week’s greatest information up to now—a neighborhood baker, Nicole Conley, has opened a walk-up “microbakery” on thirtieth Avenue Northwest. “Consider it like a cake merchandising machine: You stroll up, scan a code, choose your deal with, and the fridge will open up so that you can take your goodies,” writes Meghan Walker. It’s cute! It’s “open” Friday via Sunday 11 a.m. to eight p.m. or till offered out.
We’re Watching, Senators: Washington’s personal Maria Cantwell voted sure to substantiate Michael Kratsios as Director of the Workplace of Science and Expertise Coverage yesterday. Beforehand Kratsios was chief of employees for Peter Thiel. This isn’t the primary Trump appointee she’s supported. Cantwell additionally voted sure for Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation, Doug Burgum as Inside Secretary, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Patty Murray has solely voted in favor of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. I don’t know that that counts as egregious, actually. However we’re watching, Cantwell! Stand as much as Trump!
Ferguson Reverses Inslee’s Resolution: Timothy Pauley, who’s serving consecutive life sentences for murdering three folks throughout an armed theft in 1980, was set to be launched Thursday. Jay Inslee started the parole course of on his final day in workplace. However this week Gov. Bob Ferguson reversed Inslee’s choice. In a press release, Ferguson wrote, “I’m unconvinced that Mr. Pauley is actually rehabilitated and match for launch presently.” Earlier than his choice, Ferguson was receiving strain from the state Home Republican chief and the mayor of Bonney Lake (the place Pauley would dwell) to dam Pauley’s parole. These Republicans certain do appear to have Fergie’s ear, huh?
Massive Dumper’s Staying in Seattle: Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is reportedly signing a six-year, $105 million contract extension. That is pleasant information for Ms followers and particularly for Stranger sports activities contributor Brittney Bush Bollay who, in November, began this pleasant thread:
I make Cal Raleigh’s dumper larger on daily basis till the Mariners prolong him: Day 1
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— Brittney Bush Bollay (@brittneybush.bsky.social) November 12, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Eurovision Is Coming: I’m very excited. In the present day, and all days, let’s greet the world with the identical power Malta’s Miriana Conte exudes in her Eurovision entry. You gotta not less than pay attention till the breakdown.
