While this story comes from Vancouver, WA, the issues Mr. Chandler appropriately brought up duing his speech also exist in our Spokane schools. We must all work together to enusre that all students feel safe in their schools, and able to learn without bullying, sexual assault, depression, outcasts.
From his speech:
"A school where the administration closes their eyes to everything that happens at the school, their school, the sexual assault, the bullying, the depression, the outcasts, and they do nothing to fix it," Chandler said.
https://www.nbc12.com/2019/06/07/teen-accused-school-ignoring-sexual-assault-now-hes-not-allowed-graduation/
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Washington State Department of Wildlife Program is a Euphamism for Killing Wild Animals such as Wolves. September 13, 2018
The Washington Department of Wildlife Program decided to "manage this recovering endangered species, guided by a citizen-developed plan to address conflicts with livestock and impacts to other wildlife species..." by shooting wolves dead.
WDFW WILDLIFE PROGRAM
[uses radio collars to shoot wolves from helicopters.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov
Gray Wolf Update
A new update on wolf activities is available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
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A new update on wolf activities is available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/
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Cry of the Wolf by Laverne ElliottArtwork owned by private owner,and photographed for this article.  September 13, 2018
Gray Wolf Conservation and Management
Introduction
"The gray wolf (Canis lupus), a native species that was nearly extirpated early last century, is returning to Washington on its own, dispersing from populations in other states and provinces. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is working to manage this recovering endangered species, guided by a citizen-developed plan to address conflicts with livestock and impacts to other wildlife species. Citizen reports of wolf activity and problems are encouraged as WDFW staff monitor the growth of Washington's wolves.
Latest Updates"
Oct. 8, 2016 "For the last two months, wildlife managers in Washington state have been shooting wolves in the Profanity Peak pack from a helicopter. The director of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the killings back in August." https://www.opb.org/news/article/washington-lethal-wolf-removal-not-working/ “I have reviewed the pack’s pattern of depredation along with the department’s wolf plan and wolf-livestock interaction protocol, and have concluded this action is warranted,” Susewind said. “The evidence shows that non-lethal measures have not been successful, and the pack will continue preying on livestock unless we take action to change its behavior.” https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/aug2018a/ |
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Friday, April 14, 2017
Rogue Bulldozer Cuts a Mile into Fragile South Hill Bluff April 11 and 12, 2017
Unpermitted Bulldozer Cuts into Fragile South Hill Conservation Land Bluff
The volunteer group Friends of the Bluff rallied to stop the bulldozer, notifiy the City of Spokane, Avista, and group members. On Thursday evening, April 13, 2017, about 20 concerned citizens met at the Rocket cafe to discuss plans of action, not only to stop the road and restore the Bluff, but also to protect the Bluff and other areas against these types of unannounced attacks on conservation land.
The Bluff users are often in disagreement about the types of uses for this fragile environmental system. Some want more people to visit the Bluff, others want fewer people on this fragile land. Hikers and runners are often at odds with mountain bikers, regarding the environmental impact of bike treads on the paths.
However, during this meeting, the Bluff users set their differences aside to join their efforts to keep the Bluff protected from machinery such as the bulldozer, which left people concerned about mud slides and erosion. Equally of concern was that a rogue bulldozer, hired by someone as yet unnamed, without a permit, drove onto the Bluff and began destruction of conservation lands.
This bulldozer bulldozed not only through fragile land without warning, but also through every safeguard in place. The result was incredible damage to the land and to the lives of people who enjoy the Bluff for recreation and beauty.
The historical importance of the entire Latah Creek valley and Bluff is incalculable, as this area served Native Americans for thousands of years, providing fresh fish, game, and materials. This area is still precious and deserves to stay beautiful for generations to come in the future.
Link to April 13 and 14, 2017 Spokesman-Review article: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/apr/13/contractor-mum-on-who-approved-illegal-road-bulldo/
Here's a link to Rich Landers' Outdoor commentary of April 13, 2017:
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2017/apr/13/south-hill-bluff-fiasco-reveals-disconnect-between-city-parks-citizens/
Friends of the Bluff website has more information, via Jim Wilson, President of Friends of the Bluff
People to call
Pamela Clarke 625-6241
for Leroy Eadie, Parks Dept. Director; leadie@spokanecity.org
Councilman Breean Beggs: 625-6254; bbeggs@spokanecity.org
Councilwoman Lori Kinnear: 625-6261; lkinnear@spokanecity.org
Mayor David Condon: 625-6250; mayor@spokanecity.org
Councilman Breean Beggs: 625-6254; bbeggs@spokanecity.org
Councilwoman Lori Kinnear: 625-6261; lkinnear@spokanecity.org
Mayor David Condon: 625-6250; mayor@spokanecity.org
** Please send Friends of the Bluff a copy of your comments by posting a copy on the contact form
April 10 and 11, a contractor built a road and removed trees on Parks conservation land along the bluff on the south hill (below Bernard and north along the bank of Latah Creek), adjacent to and across an Avista utility easement corridor, and on private property.
There was an apparent misunderstanding regarding the authorization of construction of the access road and tree removal.
The City did not receive or authorize a permit request for this work, which would involve property designated as conservation land.
The contractor has been told in writing and verbally to stop all work. The City of Spokane’s risk management department is assessing the damage."
http://www.friendsofthebluff.org/protection-from-
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Wolves Help Our Forests : Stop Killing Wolves
http://www.khq.com/story/34261422/killing-of-wolf-pack-cost-state-135k
Killing of wolf pack cost state $135K
Posted: Jan 14, 2017 12:29 PM PST Updated: Jan 14, 2017 12:29 PM PSTInstead, of killing wildlife, Washington State needs to follow its mission and help wildlife.
The Department of Killing Wildlife needs to watch this video, about how the wolves transform the ecosystem and physical geography in beneficial ways.
"In 1995, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, along with Canadian biologists, captured 14 wolves in Canada and placed them in Yellowstone National Park, where they had been extinct since 1926. Over the next few years, the number of wolves rose, but that was the least of the changes that took place in Yellowstone.
The effects were more striking than anyone could have expected. The entire ecosystem of the national park transformed and it went so far that even the rivers changed. How could this have happened? Watch the clip and marvel at the amazing way in which nature works."
https://weloveanimals.me/released-14-wolves-park-no-one-prepared-unbelievable-nature11/
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Sunday, November 6th, 2016, a Warm Day in the Foothills of the Rockies
A Warm Sunday on the 6th of November, 2016. The leaves really do look like gold.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Windy Friday, October 14, 2016 in the Pacific Northwest
October 2016 Windstorm via Washington
State: Spokane Area
Friday, October 14, 2016
Tis a windy, cool day, with the sky changing back and forth.
Sometimes there is a deep clear blue with fluffy clouds rushing from Southwest to Northeast. Other times the clouds turn dark gray, covering the sun’s rays. The howling wind is now joined by the sound of chainsaws.
We all hope that this is just planned cutting of winter wood, and not because a tree might have fallen on the road, on someone's house or garage.
All be safe.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Tis a windy, cool day, with the sky changing back and forth.
Sometimes there is a deep clear blue with fluffy clouds rushing from Southwest to Northeast. Other times the clouds turn dark gray, covering the sun’s rays. The howling wind is now joined by the sound of chainsaws.
All be safe.
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Chemtrails in south Spokane, Sunday, August 28, 2016
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Chemtrails above south Spokane
Chemtrails above south Spokane
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