New England is lovely. I am still on vacation.

I am on vacation next week and part of the following week. So open threads may be sporadic.

Anyway, I’m glad that the mayor and city attorney finally realized that Trump’s executive orders are bad. It’s like having elections forces them to do things. But there are people who understood that Trump is bad already.

– It is good to see faith leaders who seem to care about immigrants.

– Trump making electricity more expensive is an interesting story. But the headline framing it as a question was strange, and doesn’t fit the actual article.

– Don’t forget, your Cybertruck needs a regular wash in saltwater and lemon wash.

Oh hey. The newly opened Pier 58 looks pretty great. It looks like kids were really enjoying the new playground and people of all ages have more park space by the water. And whatever my objections were to the tunnel, this isn’t all in the shadow of a giant freeway.

As I was walking down the waterfront to work this morning, there were already kids playing on the playground. I think it’s a hit beyond just the opening celebrations.

– Renton, don’t vote for a guy who posts MAGA garbage on Facebook.

– Davison’s tenure as City Attorney is fucking embarrassing.

– During the Teen Dance Ordinance years, the Old Firehouse in Redmond was so rad to have. I am glad there are still people willing to fight for it.

– Stop covering for creeps.

– It’s hot again and I am working from my un-air conditioned apartment.

– Division Street in Spokane could be a lot better.

Coming home from Drinking Liberally, the bus (49 South) was as crowded as I’ve ever seen it at 10:00. Are people taking the bus while I-5 lanes are closed? If so, welcome and I hope you stay after it opens up.

– Anyway, your legislators and member of Congress go uncontacted. Tragic, but you can fix it.

Your ballot is arriving soon if it hasn’t already. Here are some voter guides. It’s more Seattle/ Western Washington centric than maybe it could be.

– Fuse has a progressive voter guide.

– The Stranger and the Urbanist both have endorsements.

– Seattle Bike Blog has many transportation and safe streets endorsements.

Hey, it’s under 80 degrees for a few days anyway.

– I don’t know if the US Attorney stepping down is related to the ICE related arrests but the timing is a lot.

– Good news if you feel like you need to protect dogs or kids in hot cars.

– After months in ICE detention, I can’t blame Alfredo Juarez Zeferino for accepting deportation, but dang.

– Ballots dropped this week. Get them postmarked or dropped off by August 5.

Man it’s going to be hot as fuck today. I am going to insist that you get yourself a big glass of water right now. Don’t wait. Throw some ice in. It already feels gross and it’s only getting worse.

– Racing the 8 for hopefully better service in the future.

– We’re going to have to do more to save the orcas at a time when the Federal government is doing less.

Going to have to decide who to vote for for King County Executive soon. I recommend the Hacks and Wonks interviews if you haven’t heard them yet.

– Going to be a hot stretch. Stay cool if you can, everyone.

– The Old Growth Table seems charming.

– Hey another shit initiative from the Washington State Republicans.

– Call or email your legislator or member of Congress today.

– Bothell, that lack of parking minimums looks good on you.

– I was crossing 2nd Avenue on foot where there’s a protected bike lane. There were no cars but the signal was giving them the right of way. I was jay walking and the bike was crossing the red. Who has priority in that situation?

– New hate crimes hotline is up and running.

– What cruelty we treat our immigrants with.

Since there wasn’t a post on Friday, this is a bit stale. King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson has got to go. Like, obviously don’t vote for him for Executive but also, he has to go. No fucking stalkers. Like I hope he gets help, but not while he has a position of public trust.

– Seattle has some pretty good projects, the street cars, the light rail, bike lanes on the waterfront. But they all need to do a better job connecting so that it’s a proper network.

– Glad Nick Brown is on it, but man the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump Administration just taking health data is so awful.

– Spokane banning ICE warrantless on government property seems like so little in the face of what ICE is doing and also a good step.

– Mid 70’s today and through the long weekend, Seattle has lucked out.

– Hey, hey. Write or call your legislator or member of Congress.

– Scary shit in Coeur d’Alene.

– Shitty statues of shitty people should come down.

– Instead of parallel parking, you can take public transportation.

– They saved the Imagination Library.

– Today is a great day to contact your legislator or member of Congress.