Emmy in Ballard
@emmyinballard.bsky.social
This is Mary. Love democracy, minimalism, my dear departed Westie. Progressive Lutheran living in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.
Just south of Seattle...more flooding.
A levee breach on the Green River led to evacuation orders in parts of Tukwila, Renton, and Kent. Officials say repairs are underway, but more rain and rising rivers could bring additional trouble.
Levee Breach in King County Under Control
About two hours after a levee on the lower Green River broke, bringing the possibility of a life-threatening flash flood to parts of Tukwila, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay held a press conferen...
www.thestranger.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Just south of Seattle...more flooding.
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Seattle friends, a levee down and evacuation orders active for areas along the Green River, including Kent, Tukwila, and Renton. Be safe, don’t get caught out in this.
December 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Seattle friends, a levee down and evacuation orders active for areas along the Green River, including Kent, Tukwila, and Renton. Be safe, don’t get caught out in this.
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There is a Flash Flood warning from the National Weather Service in Seattle. People living in Tukwila and Kent along the Green River need to evacuate immediately. There is a failure of the Green River levee. Get to higher ground as soon as possible. This is a life threatening situation.
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
There is a Flash Flood warning from the National Weather Service in Seattle. People living in Tukwila and Kent along the Green River need to evacuate immediately. There is a failure of the Green River levee. Get to higher ground as soon as possible. This is a life threatening situation.
Levee failure south of Seattle...
BREAKING: A week's worth of heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest has led to a levee failure in King County, WA. Three south Seattle suburbs are under evacuation orders, with more than 45,000 residents under a flash flood warning.
#Washington #flood #weather
#Washington #flood #weather
December 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Levee failure south of Seattle...
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BREAKING: A week's worth of heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest has led to a levee failure in King County, WA. Three south Seattle suburbs are under evacuation orders, with more than 45,000 residents under a flash flood warning.
#Washington #flood #weather
#Washington #flood #weather
December 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BREAKING: A week's worth of heavy rain in the Pacific Northwest has led to a levee failure in King County, WA. Three south Seattle suburbs are under evacuation orders, with more than 45,000 residents under a flash flood warning.
#Washington #flood #weather
#Washington #flood #weather
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It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. We DO NOT have to live like this.
December 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It’s the guns. It’s the guns. It’s the guns. We DO NOT have to live like this.
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Tukwilla, Washington:
The NWS Seattle is reporting that a levee on the Green River has failed, flash flooding is occurring. If you are in the area, move to higher ground immediately!
Tukwilla, Washington:
The NWS Seattle is reporting that a levee on the Green River has failed, flash flooding is occurring. If you are in the area, move to higher ground immediately!
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Tukwilla, Washington:
The NWS Seattle is reporting that a levee on the Green River has failed, flash flooding is occurring. If you are in the area, move to higher ground immediately!
Tukwilla, Washington:
The NWS Seattle is reporting that a levee on the Green River has failed, flash flooding is occurring. If you are in the area, move to higher ground immediately!
Evacution orders just south of Seattle as a levee fails near Tukwila and the Green River. Some 46,000 people could be affected. Please spread the word. We're still in danger from flooding.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
'Life threatening' flood possible near Tukwila as levee fails; Thousands told to seek higher ground
National Weather Service's Seattle office has issued a flash flood warning for east of the Green River in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent.
www.seattletimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Evacution orders just south of Seattle as a levee fails near Tukwila and the Green River. Some 46,000 people could be affected. Please spread the word. We're still in danger from flooding.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Who else can repeat the dialogue from The Princess Bride?
“As you wish”
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.”
“Have fun storming the castle!”
“I will always come for you”
“As you wish”
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.”
“Have fun storming the castle!”
“I will always come for you”
a young man with long blonde hair is standing in a field and says `` as you wish my liege '' .
ALT: a young man with long blonde hair is standing in a field and says `` as you wish my liege '' .
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Who else can repeat the dialogue from The Princess Bride?
“As you wish”
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.”
“Have fun storming the castle!”
“I will always come for you”
“As you wish”
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.”
“Have fun storming the castle!”
“I will always come for you”
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Just in case any journalist or editor reading this is tempted to minimize Trump's Reiner post because it's a "showbiz thing" and "real" stories are happening: No. It's a President thing and a decency thing, and if you don't understand that those things are newsworthy, you are failing in your duties.
December 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Just in case any journalist or editor reading this is tempted to minimize Trump's Reiner post because it's a "showbiz thing" and "real" stories are happening: No. It's a President thing and a decency thing, and if you don't understand that those things are newsworthy, you are failing in your duties.
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Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Mass shootings in the US, per Gun Violence Archive:
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
2015: 332
2016: 383
2017: 347
2018: 335
2019: 414
2020: 611
2021: 689
2022: 644
2023: 659
2024: 503
So far in 2025...392 mass shootings in 349 days.
We do not have to keep living like this.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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UK maximum for shotguns is 2 plus one chambered. Handguns are banned. Automatic weapons are banned. Mandatory licenses with justification ‘good reason’ for ownership.
Since 1968, self-defence has not been considered a valid reason to own a firearm.
0 child deaths in schools for 29 years.
Since 1968, self-defence has not been considered a valid reason to own a firearm.
0 child deaths in schools for 29 years.
December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
UK maximum for shotguns is 2 plus one chambered. Handguns are banned. Automatic weapons are banned. Mandatory licenses with justification ‘good reason’ for ownership.
Since 1968, self-defence has not been considered a valid reason to own a firearm.
0 child deaths in schools for 29 years.
Since 1968, self-defence has not been considered a valid reason to own a firearm.
0 child deaths in schools for 29 years.
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Notice how in using a riffle both shooters have to wait, aim, fire.
An assault weapon with high capacity would have allowed him to spray indiscriminately and increasing the spatial awareness that he need to spot the person trying to stop him.
The type of weapons we allow in the street matter.
An assault weapon with high capacity would have allowed him to spray indiscriminately and increasing the spatial awareness that he need to spot the person trying to stop him.
The type of weapons we allow in the street matter.
December 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Notice how in using a riffle both shooters have to wait, aim, fire.
An assault weapon with high capacity would have allowed him to spray indiscriminately and increasing the spatial awareness that he need to spot the person trying to stop him.
The type of weapons we allow in the street matter.
An assault weapon with high capacity would have allowed him to spray indiscriminately and increasing the spatial awareness that he need to spot the person trying to stop him.
The type of weapons we allow in the street matter.
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
🎯 🎯 🎯 💯 💯 💯 👍 👍 👍
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While Saturday may bring sun to Skagit and Whatcom counties, another atmospheric river is expected to start dumping rain on western Washington Sunday night. Rivers could reach flood stage again and there's a possibility for landslides as soil continues to be moisture-laden.
Second atmospheric river on its way for western Washington; landslides, floods possible | Cascadia Daily News
Next storm expected to start Sunday, could drop 4 inches of rain in Whatcom, Skagit counties
www.cascadiadaily.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
While Saturday may bring sun to Skagit and Whatcom counties, another atmospheric river is expected to start dumping rain on western Washington Sunday night. Rivers could reach flood stage again and there's a possibility for landslides as soil continues to be moisture-laden.
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NEW: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just deployed @caloes.bsky.social fire and rescue resources — including 150 personnel — to Washington state to support flood response efforts.
Breaking News: More than 100,000 people in Washington state were told to leave their homes after heavy rain pushed waterways to record levels, creating potentially deadly conditions.
100,000 in Washington State Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise
Days of heavy rain pushed waterways to record flood levels in a mountainous region north of Seattle. “Do not wait,” local officials warned residents as they urged them to seek higher ground.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
NEW: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just deployed @caloes.bsky.social fire and rescue resources — including 150 personnel — to Washington state to support flood response efforts.
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A+ trolling from Zelenskyy
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A+ trolling from Zelenskyy
Time for some re-branding: TrumpCare. Or Trump-doesn’t-Care.
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Time for some re-branding: TrumpCare. Or Trump-doesn’t-Care.
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Sad to read Holden Village in the Cascade mountains is closed because road to lake washed out. Another loss during our horrific rain storms in Washington state. www.holdenvillage.org/weather/
Holden Village Weather
Holden Village, WA experiences summer temps in the 70s-90s, which can dip into the 40s at night. Winters average between 20F-30F with 270in of snowfall annually.
www.holdenvillage.org
December 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Sad to read Holden Village in the Cascade mountains is closed because road to lake washed out. Another loss during our horrific rain storms in Washington state. www.holdenvillage.org/weather/
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
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After three years and nine months, today was my last day working as a staff reporter for @realchangenews.org.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
After three years and nine months, today was my last day working as a staff reporter for @realchangenews.org.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.
Over 196 issues (yes, I’m holding most of them in my hands) and 350+ articles, it was an immense honor to report on people and communities who make Seattle great, their many multitudes.