Democratic officials sue RFK Jr. over attempt to limit gender-affirming care for trans youth

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/democrats-sue-rfk-transgender-care

I'm not a mountain biker, but - if anybody's wanting to go mountain biking within three miles of downtown Seattle, you absolutely can!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cc6tTk9kqo

You can bike to get there, too. His way is pretty good but he does a couple of things he doesn't need to, and he could stay on bike lanes more if he didn't. (But his cuts do make it a little shorter.)

Also, the 1 Line gets you almost all the way there.

During the huge lowland snow of 1996 I saw people skiing on 25th Ave NE near University Village and so made SKI RAVENNA PARK stickers. This is like that, but mountain biking, and full time. :D

#seattle #biking #BikeTooter #MountainBiking #WashingtonState #cascadia

Seattle’s Cheasty Trails: Complete MTB Tour + Access Tips

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Holiday scene in Mount Vernon, Washington, last week, across the street from the flood wall that held the river back.

#pnw #washingtonstate #photography #christmas #xmas #pacificnorthwest
I unplugged for a long weekend. Here is the sunset on winter solstice December 2025 #WashingtonState #olympicpeninsula #lapush #firstbeach #nature #sunset #pnw

Heads up, #wawx - NWS say this evening-issued windstorm warning for 10am-7pm today (Dec. 24th) is serious:

High Wind Warning
Issued: 8:13 PM Dec. 23, 2025
National Weather Service

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY

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* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

#seattle #KingCounty #SnohomishCounty #PierceCounty #tacoma #PugetSound #WashingtonState #cascadia #wawx #caswx

I frequently call out @governorferguson.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy for austerity stances. So today I am going to also give him props for doing what is right and democratic. The people have spoken and he has listened. It’s a great step forward. #pnw #cascadia #washingtonstate

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:e7fxgizxsdejjnu3xbaki24u/post/3maotmsoy5c2w
Washington state officials warn of toilet rats after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/23/washington-state-warning-toilet-rats #Washingtonstate #WestCoast #Seattle #USnews
Washington state officials warn of toilet rats after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’

Tips include flushing rat, squirt soap into toilet or if the rat is too large close toilet lid and call pest control

The Guardian