“ Dementia patients often forget recent events but remember old ones because of how dementia affects different parts of the brain responsible for memory. The key lies in understanding that memory is not a single, uniform process but involves multiple systems and brain regions that handle different types of memories. “
https://helpdementia.com/why-do-dementia-patients-forget-recent-events-but-remember-old-ones/ #dementiaawarenessWhy do dementia patients forget recent events but remember old ones? – HelpDementia.com
“ The city of Aberdeen will begin construction in April on significant improvements to the U.S. Highway 101 corridor from the Chehalis River Bridge to the city limits of Cosmopolis. The project was awarded in February to Reed Trucking & Excavating, Inc. “
Aberdeen announces start of US 101 Safety Improvements Project https://www.thedailyworld.com/2026/04/03/aberdeen-announces-start-of-us-101-safety-improvements-project/ #US101
Aberdeen announces start of US 101 Safety Improvements Project
The city of Aberdeen will begin construction in April on significant improvements to the U.S. Highway 101 corridor from the Chehalis River Bridge to the city limits of Cosmopolis. The project was awarded in February to Reed Trucking & Excavating, Inc.
“ Oregon’s favorite seabirds are returning to the coast this spring, and bird watchers are preparing to welcome them back.
Tufted puffins are expected back at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, where a Welcome the Puffins celebration will be held Sunday, April 13, drawing serious and casual birders alike. “
https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2025/04/puffins-are-returning-to-the-oregon-coast-heres-how-to-welcome-them-back.html #CoastalOregon #BirdWatching
Puffins are returning to the Oregon coast. Here’s how to welcome them back
The threatened seabirds are expected back at one of their favorite roosts in Oregon.
Shared by Luna Discovery : “ A rare celestial event is set to unfold on April 4, 2026, as the bright comet Comet C/2026 A1 graces the night sky. With its long, glowing tail stretching across the darkness, this comet will create a breathtaking view visible to stargazers around the world. Such events are incredibly uncommon, making this a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the beauty of our universe. Under clear skies, the comet may even be visible to the naked eye, “#CometC2026A1
“ Washington state is fighting Trump's latest attempt to give the federal government more control over vote-by-mail elections.
Why it matters: Trump's March 31
executive order aims to bar the U.S. Postal Service from mailing federal election ballots to anyone not on a federally approved list — a shift state officials say would disenfranchise many Washington voters. “
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/04/03/wa-lawsuit-trump-executive-order-mail-voting-usps-ballots-voter-list
Washington sues Trump over vote-by-mail restrictions
State officials warn the order could block ballots for voters not on a federal list.
“ Federal immigration officers continued to target large numbers of immigrants with no criminal record in the weeks after two U.S. citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis, newly released government data shows, despite statements from Trump administration leaders indicating they wanted to take a more targeted approach.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/03/despite-signaling-change-ice-still-arrests-many-immigrants-no-record/89448348007/ #ice
Despite signaling change, ICE still arrests many immigrants with no record
ICE averaged about 7,000 arrests weekly in the six weeks since Alex Pretti was fatally shot on Jan. 24.
NO to funding illegal war and REDUCTION of funding for domestic programs ‼️
“ WASHINGTON (AP) Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.
The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president’s plan would also REDUCE spending on domestic programs by 10%. “
https://apnews.com/article/trump-2027-annual-budget-congress-defense-f95715d838be17afd9799208cd3182e3
Trump unveils 2027 budget with major boost in Pentagon spending
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs. The sizable increase for the Pentagon, some 44%, had been telegraphed by the Republican president even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. The president’s plan would also reduce spending on non-defense programs by 10%. The massive document typically highlights an administration’s priorities, but Congress, which handles federal spending issues, is free to reject it and often does.
“ Updated April 03, 2026 3:49 PM
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. “ #wildfire #california
“ A Bay Area woman was awarded $3.5 million in damages by a Santa Clara County civil jury after suing a San Jose rehab facility, alleging she was impregnated by an uncredentialed counselor while seeking treatment for alcohol addiction. “
https://nbcbayarea.app.link/1QYV8RHL21b #BayAreaNews #SanJose #california
