Rising River Levels: Seven-Day Summary for the Naselle and Willapa Rivers

Two of Pacific County’s most important waterways—the Naselle River and the Willapa River—have experienced a dramatic rise in discharge over the past seven days, reflecting the impact of sustained heavy rainfall and repeated atmospheric river events across Southwest Washington. USGS … Continue reading Rising River Levels: Seven-Day Summary for the Naselle and Willapa Rivers

Governor Ferguson Declares Statewide Emergency as Major Flooding Sweeps Washington

In response to widespread flooding fueled by an intense atmospheric river, Governor Bob Ferguson today declared a statewide emergency, mobilizing Washington’s resources and initiating the process for federal assistance. The declaration, issued from the State Emergency Operations Center at Camp … Continue reading Governor Ferguson Declares Statewide Emergency as Major Flooding Sweeps Washington

Washington State Flood Emergency: Officials Urge Drivers to Stay Off flooded roads

Washington State Flood Emergency: Officials Urge DriversThe National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple flood warnings across western and central Washington, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution as major flooding continues or is forecast along numerous rivers. Track road alerts … Continue reading Washington State Flood Emergency: Officials Urge Drivers to Stay Off flooded roads

Fishermen’s Cookie Drop Returns December 14 with Sweet Support for Coastal Crews

The annual Fishermen’s Cookie Drop, affectionately known as FishHer’s Cookie Drop, is returning on December 14, 2025, bringing together coastal communities to share homemade holiday treats with the hardworking fishermen who keep our ports running year-round. Volunteers are invited to … Continue reading Fishermen’s Cookie Drop Returns December 14 with Sweet Support for Coastal Crews

HOA adopts  ElectionBuddy: A Case Study in Electronic Voting.

In Virginia, a Homeowners Association (HOA) with approximately 3,500 members struggled for years to achieve a quorum due to insufficient voter participation. To address this issue, the HOA implemented ElectionBuddy, a comprehensive election management platform, to facilitate their voting process. … Continue reading HOA adopts  ElectionBuddy: A Case Study in Electronic Voting.

Why Electronic Voting Is Essential to Protect Every Resident’s Right to Vote in Surfside

The right to vote is the foundation of any democratic community—whether at the national level or within a local Homeowners Association. Yet in Surfside, that right continues to be undermined by an outdated and unreliable mail-only voting system that repeatedly … Continue reading Why Electronic Voting Is Essential to Protect Every Resident’s Right to Vote in Surfside

Flood Potential Alert Issued for NW Oregon and SW Washington: December 8–11, 2025

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Flood Potential alert for Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, effective from Monday, December 8 through Thursday, December 11, 2025, due to a powerful atmospheric river expected to bring prolonged heavy rainfall … Continue reading Flood Potential Alert Issued for NW Oregon and SW Washington: December 8–11, 2025