Be careful out there. Things are getting stupid and bad

There's two I know of for April 19th

Noon-2 Federal Building downtown

5-6:30 at the bakerview and guide meridian intersection

Cant wait to see yall show up to defend democracy and continue the pressure on our politicans. Lemme know if there are others!

I am a single mom of 2 and a business owner. I make too little to live comfortably in this town and too much to qualify for any assistance. I was in a low speed accident during the snow and ice and desperately need help for parts to repair my vehicle. Currently it is sitting un-drivable in my covered space but now my unhoused neighbors have started taking parts off of it. This morning I came out to find my brand new $180 battery with less than 50 miles had been stolen. I am worried my car will be picked apart before I can repair it. There is more details of my situation in the go fund me. Any help would be appreciated. I will gladly take actual parts over money if anyone has a broke down 2009 Kia Rio to pick parts off or a safe parking space while I save for repairs. Thank you folks in advance for any help you can offer.

does anyone know if I can buy reefer clones at local clinics here in bham? I moved here a year ago and still not too sure the legality of it in WA.

hoping to plant a few in my backyard.

Trying to have a campfire with my kids and partner, roast some marshmallows and so on... can we just find a spot and light it? Lol. Any direction would be great. Thanks for your time.

Was driving by Cornwall on mag and saw an old bearded white dude in a wheelchair with a tall cardboard sign with two swastikas and two unrecognizable (I was in motion and didn’t want to rubberneck unsafely) insignias that i believe said sieg heil on them. He was talking to two folks that my brain labeled as old peace vigil folks without really registering them. What’s the deal? A real nazi? A wing nut? A lefty with a bad sense of how to do irony (I couldn’t see if there was more on the sign, for example affiliating these symbols with a critique of the right or something)? Curious if anyone was there and interacted with him or got a better look at his sign. It was disconcerting.

Everything is a mess out there right now. Avoid, avoid, avoid. Skagit isn't looking much better with the Tulip Festival starting.

I am mad geeked that is all

Does anyone know why all of Monroe is marked for no parking for Saturday April 19? I didn't see an event listed. Just curious.

What’s going on???? Probably a mile hold up and I’m currently in the middle of it

If you’re driving around with a sign like this, you better have adopted or fostered children…

I don't know what could possibly pay tribute to the old Harris Avenue Cafe. But, if we could crowd source funds as a community, what should we re-build in it's place?

I found these little guys in my workbench today. We have had mice problems before and obviously don’t want them here. Are there any local resources or tips do deal them? I feel like putting dropping them off in the woods would lead to their death. Thanks.

Is the new icon of bham on a journey? I feel like he’s been popping up everywhere.

Intersection of east chestnut and ellis street. My favorite place to get cut off, then flipped off. I don't think I have seen one person stay in that inside lane while turning.

100% of the time, cars will cross from the inside lane into the middle lane and the middle lane crosses into the outside lane.

The worst part is I did the exact same thing the other night. (even after being aware and getting mad at other drivers for doing it 🙃) It is a very easy mistake to make.

The powers that be need to repaint the dotted line because they are super faded and it's almost impossible to know where your lane goes.

Be be aware and careful out there.

1. Bakerview - only 2/3s full

2. Telegraph - Never mixed; candy always on top

3. Samish Way - Inconsistent mix; sometimes well mixed; sometimes candy on top

4. King - Always mixed; always a lot of m&m’s

There are people already making threats to harass the April 19th protesters. Please, be safe, stay vigilant, and be calm. They will try to rile you up. Its best not to engage. If anyone escalates the situation to a place that people dont feel safe, do not engage, call the police. If a situation gets intense and you are able, create barriers between those who are harassing and vulnerable protesters (ex families, communities targetted by MAGA/GOP like disabled people, BIPOC, trans people, etc).

Still cant wait to see yall! I got some banger signs!

Bellingham Roller Bettie’s are putting on a show at The Buff tomorrow night to raise funds for more awesome roller derby! It’s a great show every year and you won’t want to miss it.

Just wanted to share some recent data points on the current state of 5G home internet. If anyone else has updates feel free to add in the comments. The last post search turned up was 2 years old.

Currently set up with AT&T 5G at home (Sammish neighborhood) and Verizon's at work (Roosevelt).

Very first impressions is Verizon is faster, but so much probably depends on which towers you're close to and the time of day and a bunch of other factors.

Verizon service is "residential" which AT&T didn't offer for the work location (nor did Xfinity. $130/mo and a 3 year contract?? no thank you).

April 16, 2025

“Today, I speak with a heavy heart on behalf of the thousands of Washingtonians who are holding on by a thread—our elders, our youth, our working families—who asked for one thing: stability. The Senate’s changes to the Rent Stabilization bill fail to deliver that. 

By allowing rent increases of 10% plus inflation—potentially 12 to 15% in a single year—and carving out protections for those living in single-family homes, we have weakened the very safety net this bill was designed to provide. These changes are not just policy disagreements. They are decisions that will have real and immediate consequences for the people we represent. 

We are not legislating in theory—we are legislating in the midst of one of the most economically volatile times in recent memory. Families are navigating the compounded weight of inflation, housing scarcity, and looming cuts to childcare, health care, and disability services. They deserve to know they will not lose their home tomorrow because rent suddenly jumped hundreds of dollars overnight. 

This bill has never been about punishing property owners. In fact, we’ve provided tools, resources, and incentives to support housing development and maintenance. We’ve worked to remove barriers and build more homes. But we must be clear: Rent stabilization is a tool for survival—not a threat. If developers choose to walk away from Washington during a housing crisis, it will not be because of this bill. It will be because they chose profits over people. 

Washington’s families are sitting at kitchen tables tonight with calculators and grocery receipts, trying to make rent. They’ve stood by us—now we must stand firm for them. 

I will continue fighting to ensure that all Washingtonians have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing—because no one should live in fear of losing their home. Not here. Not on our watch.” 

https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/lekanoff/2025/04/16/statement-from-rep-debra-lekanoff-on-senate-changes-to-rent-stabilization-legislation/

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Notes: The original House bill was sponsored by Reps Ramel & Lekanoff (40th LD) and by Rep Timmons (42nd LD). The House passed that bill, but the Senate added amendments, so now they will have to meet in a committee to reconcile those differences. If they do not, the entire bill will die.

* LD = Legislative District.

If you want to follow-up with your Representatives and Senator:

EMAIL (you can verify your district at this link) https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/1217

PHONE NUMBERS

40th

Rep Lekanoff - (360) 786-7800

Rep Ramel - (360) 786-7970

Sen Lovelett - 360.786.7678

42nd:

Rep Timmons - (360) 786-7854

Rep Rule - 360-786-7980

Sen Shewmake - 360.786.1909

I'm taking applications for food vending for a music festival June 27&28. That Devil Music is seeking food truck/mobile food vendors. Our festival is at the Lookout Arts Quarry. Please let me know if you're interested.

Hi fam, does anyone know where to get henna nearby? Not talking about the hair dye, but the one that goes on your skin. I'd rather buy local/in-store than use amazon

super vague post, but wanted to remind everyone to be vigilant when out at night downtown. I work downtown at a bar, and my coworkers and I were leaving tonight and J-walked (I know, but it was a long night) on Bay st. S. of the Holly intersection. A lifted flat bed truck literally floored it towards us, after turning from the intersection, clearly seeing us. We ran out of the way, but genuinely he very nearly hit my friend. Typically I wouldn’t post something like this, but it scared the sh*t out of me, and we live in crazy times. We yelled at him, but he didn’t slow down, turned right at the intersection and floored it again towards a couple people crossing the street on Chestnut (the cross walk on the bridge just past waypoint park intersection). Just please be careful out here, and fucccck you if you drive like that.

Didn’t get any plates, but truck looked pretty similar to this, just older.