Valarie Bunn

Valarie is a volunteer researcher and writer of neighborhood histories, Seattle.

[Valarie Bunn @ValarieBunn]

The Fremont Bridge: LIFE IN THE CUT [2026 short film] https://t.co/zAaUcUSF6I via @YouTube

[David Rose @DavidRoseFOX13]

The Spotlight: Beware of this scam targeting Seattle visitors. More than 20 victims have already had between $900 and $1200 stolen. https://t.co/OEmMsMH1lv @fox13seattle

[Office of the President of Ukraine @APUkraine]

In April, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 24 international meetings and 12 phone calls, and made visits to Türkiye, Syria, Germany, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan. In Ukraine, the Head of State received the King of Sweden, leaders of partner countries, ministers of their governments, and heads of international organizations.

➡️ In Istanbul, the President of Ukraine and the President of Türkiye agreed on new steps in security cooperation and discussed practical measures to implement joint projects in developing gas infrastructure, as well as opportunities for the joint development of gas fields.

➡️ In Damascus, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ahmed al-Sharaa agreed to work together to provide greater security and development opportunities for the societies of both countries.

➡️ In Berlin, the President of Ukraine and the Federal Chancellor of Germany agreed on preparing a Drone Deal, strengthening Ukraine’s air defense, expanding defense cooperation, providing additional support for Ukrainian drone production, contributing to the PURL initiative, and supporting the energy sector and reconstruction efforts. At various levels, 10 documents were signed, along with six more between Ukrainian and German defense companies.

➡️ In Oslo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Jonas Gahr Støre took the first step toward a Drone Deal by signing the Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation. The leaders also agreed on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and Norway’s additional contribution to the PURL initiative.

➡️ In Rome, the President of Ukraine and the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy agreed that their teams would work out the details of a Drone Deal. They also discussed opportunities for joint production of air defense systems.

➡️ In Middelburg, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands signed a Joint Declaration on the start of work on the Drone Deal; a document on joint production was also concluded. The leaders agreed to cooperate on protecting and developing Ukraine’s energy sector, including decentralized energy systems.

➡️ In Cyprus, decisions were made to unlock a €90 billion financial support package for Ukraine, and the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia was adopted. An agreement was also reached with three countries on undisclosed contributions to the PURL initiative worth €350–400 million.

➡️ In Jeddah, the President of Ukraine and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia continued to advance agreements in the fields of security, energy, and infrastructure.

➡️ In Gabala, during the first visit of the Head of State to Azerbaijan since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, six bilateral documents were signed across various areas, including on cooperation in the defense industry.

[Republicans against Trump @RpsAgainstTrump]

King Charles reminds Trump and MAGA that NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time after 9/11, when all alliance members came to the aid of the United States.

“Today, Mr. Speaker, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people,” the king said, receiving a standing ovation🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇦

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

The Trump administration cancelled major energy projects across 16 states just because they voted for Kamala Harris and not Trump.

Their own lawyers even admitted they targeted blue states. I called Trump’s Energy Secretary out on it. Our states pay taxes and I won’t stand for this kind of garbage.

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

President Trump plastered his giant face on our National Park passes so I asked the Secretary of the Interior:

Has Trump even visited a National Park since he was sworn in?

Too busy golfing, I guess.

[Office of the President of Ukraine @APUkraine]

In March, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 23 international meetings and 15 phone calls, paid visits to Romania, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan, and hosted leaders of partner countries and their government ministers in Kyiv.

➡️ In Bucharest, the Presidents of Ukraine and Romania signed the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership, the Framework Arrangement on Cooperation in the Energy Sector, and the Joint Statement of Intent Concerning the Co-Production of Defense Materiel in Romania.

➡️ In Paris, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron identified specific decisions that can deliver strong results in air defense and combat aviation.

➡️ In London, the first meeting between the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom took place in the format of a strategic dialogue. The leaders signed the Ukraine-UK Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration.

➡️ In Madrid, nine cooperation documents were signed: four between defense companies, and five covering financial cooperation, joint defense production, and railway modernization. The leaders of Ukraine and Spain agreed on a list of products to be manufactured under SAFE.

➡️ In Jeddah, the Arrangement between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Defense Cooperation was signed. The President of Ukraine and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia agreed on further development of cooperation.

➡️ In Abu Dhabi, the Presidents of Ukraine and the UAE agreed on cooperation in the field of security and defense. The teams are finalizing the details of the agreements.

➡️ In Doha, the President of Ukraine and the Amir of Qatar agreed on a mutually beneficial partnership in the defense sector for at least 10 years. The Chiefs of the General Staff of Ukraine and Qatar signed the Agreement on Cooperation in the Defense Sector.

➡️ In Amman, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and King Abdullah II discussed a potential partnership in the security sphere.

On the President’s instructions, work with Jordan is ongoing, as well as contacts with Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain. There is interest in Ukraine’s capabilities from Türkiye and other countries beyond the Middle East. Agreements will also be reached with Ukraine’s partners in Europe.

Other agreements and defense packages:

European Union – launch of a new defense industry program (EDIP) worth nearly €1.5 billion. It will increase arms production, develop air defense and anti-drone systems, and integrate the Ukrainian defense industry into the European defense sector.

Germany – an additional €200 million for the procurement of reconnaissance drones and funding for civil protection.

United Kingdom – €115 million to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense to protect cities and critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.

[HawkMania @hawkmania4]

#Seahawks Michael Dickson on the coaches implementing the "Walk and talk" during practices we heard last season:

"We'd break off into 12 groups. 12 groups of six or five guys in each group. There would be a list of 5 questions. The coaches would ask each guy to answer the questions. There'd be an older [vet] guy in each group, some rookies in each group, and it allowed you to hear different perspectives. You'd get a guy like Cooper Kupp explaining what he does, an example of his off days, and how he prepares mentally. A rookie would never be able to hear his perspective in depth throughout the week or while sitting in a normal team meeting. Mike [Macdonald] implemented this walk-in talk, and it touches on the same thing. It's like getting that family feeling, allowing everyone to speak up, and everyone has a voice. I think that was one of the major things that got our team crazy close this year."

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[Seattle Seahawks @Seahawks]

Took over Seattle.

[Valarie Bunn @ValarieBunn]

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[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, throughout the day, there were no missile strikes or “shaheds” targeting our infrastructure. This demonstrates that when the United States has the motive to really change the situation, the situation can change.

[Valarie Bunn @ValarieBunn]

Northeast Seattle one hundred years ago, including the present site of the Northeast Branch Library: NE 68th Street in Wedgwood, Then and Now | Wedgwood in Seattle History

[CSPAN @cspan]

.@RepJeffries: "We intend to proceed with impeachment proceedings if Kristi Noem is not fired. Kristi Noem is a complete and total embarrassment, she's a disgrace. And on top of all that, she's presided over the cold-blooded killings of American citizens...She's got to go."

[YouVersion Bible App @YouVersion]

Psalm 143:10

[NFL @NFL]

Mike Macdonald led the @Seahawks to the Super Bowl in his second season in Seattle!

[VoteVets @votevets]

Non-masked MN National Guard are out handing out hot chocolate, coffee and donuts to protesters. One simple act has de-escalated the situation and helped gain the trust of people. See the difference between professional soldiers and the pretend tough guys in CBP and ICE?

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

The hypocrisy of a draft dodger criticizing NATO soldiers, including those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to fight for OUR security, is very embarrassing to me as an American. To all Europeans and Canadians, I apologize. I also pledge to do all I can to renew my country as a more respectable ally in the future.

[Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @rshereme]

As a Professor in the Study of Religion at the University of Oslo, I have the formal opportunity to nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize. I have therefore just nominated the People of Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the 2026 Nobel Peace Price for their valiant defence of peace in Europe against Russian aggression, which seems not limited to Ukraine. Through their immense sacrifice, the People of Ukraine and their President have kept the rest of Europe safe from Russian totalitarianism and imperialism. They are the true and most noble defenders of European liberty, democracy and peace.

The formal nomination text is as follows:

Through their defence of their own democracy against Russian aggression, the People of Ukraine since 2014 and President Zelenskyy 2019, have helped preserve peace for Europe.

As pointed out by various leading politicians, foreign policy experts, and intelligence reports from various states, the Russian territorial ambitions are not limited to Ukraine but extend to other areas previously under Russian control. The official justifications behind the Russian invasion – the alleged right to reclaim land that at one point has been Russian, the claim to allegedly protect Russophone population, and the refusal to accept the legitimacy of a democratically elected government – are just as applicable for Russia’s relations with numerous other countries.

The defence of the Ukrainian people against the unilateral Russian invasion of 2014 onwards and particularly after the full-scale invasion of 2022, and of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his entire term, seems, consequently, to have helped preserve peace for other European democracies in the most direct way reflecting the values promoted by the Nobel Peace Prize.

In agreement with numerous former Prizes, the achievement of the People of Ukraine and President Zelenskyy is also one of preserving and promoting democracy, as their struggle is one against the totalitarianism and various severe human rights abuses Russia systematically imposes on any territory they illegally occupy

The resistance of Ukraine represents, moreover, a decisive defence of the international rules-based order, as it is firmly rooted in the principles of the UN Charter, notably the right of a people to defend itself against aggression. President Zelenskyy and the People of Ukrainian have consistently called for a just and lasting peace based on sovereignty and human rights, and have shown remarkable restraint in the face of systematic attacks on civilians.

Author: Professor Dag Øistein Endsjø

[Senator Mark Kelly @SenMarkKelly]

Over twenty-five years in the U.S. Navy, thirty-nine combat missions, and four missions to space, I risked my life for this country and to defend our Constitution – including the First Amendment rights of every American to speak out. I never expected that the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense would attack me for doing exactly that.

My rank and retirement are things that I earned through my service and sacrifice for this country. I got shot at. I missed holidays and birthdays. I commanded a space shuttle mission while my wife Gabby recovered from a gunshot wound to the head– all while proudly wearing the American flag on my shoulder. Generations of servicemembers have made these same patriotic sacrifices for this country, earning the respect, appreciation, and rank they deserve.

Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn’t like, they will come after them the same way. It’s outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that.

If Pete Hegseth, the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in our country’s history, thinks he can intimidate me with a censure or threats to demote me or prosecute me, he still doesn’t get it. I will fight this with everything I’ve got — not for myself, but to send a message back that Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump don’t get to decide what Americans in this country get to say about their government.

[Orla Joelsen @OJoelsen]

Statement from the Prime Minister of Denmark 🇩🇰:

“I must say this very clearly to the United States:

It makes absolutely no sense to speak of any necessity for the United States to take over Greenland. The United States has no legal basis to annex one of the three countries of the Kingdom of Denmark.

The Kingdom of Denmark — and thus Greenland — is a member of NATO and is therefore covered by the Alliance’s collective security guarantee. We already have a defence agreement between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States that grants the U.S. broad access to Greenland. In addition, the Kingdom has made significant investments in security in the Arctic.

I therefore strongly urge the United States to cease its threats against a historically close ally, and against another country and another people who have stated very clearly that they are not for sale.”

Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister of Denmark