Communities sometimes celebrate low water bills as a sign of good management. But when low costs result from under-investing in storm drains, ditches and allowing widespread tree removal without investing in tree canopy growth and planting of trees, homeowners eventually … Continue reading How Lost Canopy, Weak Infrastructure, and Harmful Tree Height Restrictions  Are Potentially Damaging Homeowners in Surfside

A powerful series of atmospheric rivers drenched Washington State in early December, producing extraordinary five-day rainfall totals that overwhelmed rivers, saturated soils, and triggered widespread flooding concerns. A Public Information Statement issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle/Tacoma at … Continue reading Atmospheric Rivers Soak Washington: NOAA Confirms Extreme 5-Day Rainfall Totals Across the State

Voting for electronic voting is a vote for democracy. We should be working toward making it easy for all residents to vote. With electronic voting you get a message on your phone with a link to vote. Hundreds of surfside … Continue reading Mail Ballot Missteps Highlight the Urgent Need for Electronic Voting in Surfside

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

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

As storms intensify and flooding becomes more common across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, public safety officials continue to emphasize one life-saving truth: most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. The safety guidance outlined in this  emergency flood article. Knowing what … Continue reading Flood and High Wind Safety: What Every Driver and Family Needs to Know

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) mobile app is a free, official travel tool for Android and Apple devices that gives drivers real-time information on traffic, ferries, mountain passes, and road alerts statewide. With winter storms and flooding impacting … Continue reading WSDOT Travel Tool for Android and Apple devices

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

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

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.