Horror icon and unwavering LGBTQ+ ally Matthew Lillard has spoken about his new project, Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ TV series, and how he connects to the story as the father of a non-binary child.

Apparently, on Christian album covers in the ’60s, the only thing worse than the hair was the obliviousness to the lewd double entendres.

For those in UK, hourlong BBC investigation into Leto now available. in US/elsewhere, 15 min version of the film on YT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XW5... The hope is that the full documentary will be available internationally some time soon, will post if that happens. I worked with this film's team +

Hollywood’s darkest open secret

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Scott Bryan@scottygb.bsky.social · last wk.

New BBC investigation. Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

variety.com/2026/tv/news... Very sorry to hear this Maybe it’s because I’m an actor but this was my personal favorite superhero show and I’m really disappointed it’s not going forward

‘Wonder Man’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)

"Wonder Man" has been canceled at Disney+, Variety has learned.

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#EatTheRich

Secretary Rollins says she MOVED 5 million people off food stamps. No. She KICKED 5 million people off food stamps. Letting kids go hungry isn't the "win" you think it is. It's a damn disgrace.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 23h ago

Rollins: "For those who love work and celebrate work and want people to work and not be on food stamps, it's a pretty big win when we've moved 5 million people off food stamps, y'all."

Today Interior Sec. Burgum, Agriculture Sec. Rollins, DOI Wildland Fire Service Director Brian Fennessy, and USFS officials briefed Senators on keeping assets in the Northwest as we are at a Preparedness Level 5, an extreme wildfire designation. (1/4)

Further evidence of why we do not need more cops www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...

Prolific Portland tagger, caught after posting about her graffiti on social media, sentenced to 2 years in prison

As part of a plea deal, Shelaleh Rostami will have to pay damages to Salt & Straw, Grocery Outlet and others.

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Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found.

Marijuana use trumps cigarettes in US, new study finds

Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States last year, a new study found.

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Longtime TAL employee and former program director Katie Stricker will lead the historic nonprofit through its next chapter.

Tacoma Arts Live names new CEO, shifts focus toward educational programming

Longtime TAL employee and former program director Katie Stricker will lead the historic nonprofit through its next chapter.

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According to the daily update from fire crews, firefighters working the Tartar Fire near Weiser were pulled out of the Devil's Elbow area and other parts of the east side of the fire as they were being "harassed and threatened." The report said crews will disengage if those actions continue.

Tartar Fire near Weiser has burned over 138,000 acres

The Tartar Fire has burned 138,271 acres and is now 41% contained as of 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 4.

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NEW STORY// Library Levies Up Big in Early Primary Results, Mixed Bag for Progressive Challengers By Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org

Library Levies Up Big in Early Primary Results, Mixed Bag for Progressive Challengers

Seattle and Sno-Isle library levies are both cruising to victory based on election night returns. Urbanists appear likely to flip a Seattle Council seat, but several centrist lawmakers fended off challenges from the left.

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Updates and takeaways for the August 4, 2026 primary election night from the KUOW newsroom.

Primary election takeaways from the KUOW newsroom

Updates and takeaways for the August 4, 2026 primary election night from the KUOW newsroom.

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I grew up near #Spokane—sending love and prayer their way this week. This picture and description from @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social blew me away

I think it’s time for Olympia to have an uncomfortable conversation about our priorities. | Opinion

Small neighborhood schools work for Olympia. Don’t abandon them | Opinion

I think it’s time for Olympia to have an uncomfortable conversation about our priorities. | Opinion

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State leaders of both parties say the federal government — including the president — wields too much power, and they want to see more authority returned to the states. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/05/r...

Governors and lawmakers say they're getting serious about states' rights • Oregon Capital Chronicle

State leaders of both parties say the federal government — including the president — wields too much power, and they want to see more authority returned to the states. Bipartisan groups of governors…

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The US State Department presented a grossly inaccurate, AI-generated map of Africa at a global conference, and City Council is set to have its first public meeting to consider approval of a non-binding term sheet for a long-term lease of the Moda Center by the Blazers. More in today's news roundup 👇

Good Morning, News: Police Funding Initiative Falls Short, America’s Global AI Blunder, and Drought Led a European City to Blow Up a Riverbed - Portland Mercury

Good morning, Portland! Let’s all try to stay safe, avoid breathing too much polluted air, and look out for each other. Today’s forecast is hot and toxic. There’s a heat advisory in effect now until T...

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Oregon just surpassed 2 million acres burned this year. This year's wildfire season has already devastated communities, wildlife habitats, and local economies. (1/2)

Some people also bet on the fires. If fires don't start by themselves, will they start by people paying lowlife to start them? And what is Trump getting out of it? www.oregonlive.com/wildfires/20...

Congresswoman Andrea Salinas@salinas.house.gov · 2h ago

Oregon just surpassed 2 million acres burned this year. This year's wildfire season has already devastated communities, wildlife habitats, and local economies. (1/2)

We popped up a short trail that climbs up Watchman Peak to a fire lookout, where you can peer down at Wizard Island, a smaller volcano inside the larger volcano that was once Mount Mazama. Crater Lake National Park #nationalparks #hiking #trails #volcanoes #islands #lakes #CraterLake

View of the meadows uphill from the Logan Pass Visitor Center and part of Pollock Mountain across the road, in Glacier National Park. July 2025. #LoganPass #Glacier #NationalParks #Montana #photography #travel #hiking #mountains

Remember as your eyes burn from the smoke today, Ken Sim and ABC voted to allow fracked gas in new builds, cancelled $8 million in climate retrofit grants; voted against funding for cooling kits for people in the Downtown Eastside; and got rid of the climate justice charter.

Congratulations to Chief Karen Fry on an extraordinary career with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. As the first woman to lead VFRS in its 135-year history, she served our city with courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Wishing you every happiness in a well-earned retirement.

"I saw a TikTok video of something called the Vancouver Island Healthcare Infusion... Watching those TikToks, I thought, Maybe I could live there." #nanaimo #canada #cdnpoli ✅ READ THE FULL ARTICLE: macleans.ca/society/kell...

Canuck Traveler🇨🇦@nancyeaton.bsky.social · 23h ago

Worst City of Vancouver Mayor, Ken Sim is going to win if his opposition SPLIT THE VOTE. Vote Vancouver Liberals and Kareem Allam for Mayor and throw ABC out of Vancouver City Hall. Vancouver Liberals' Candidates & Caucus share.google/e4TkKTRcacxT...

Too bad Vancouver never has a mayor that will be pro tenant in action like Mamdani in NYC Vs #PretendingWeCare, despite Vancouver being a renter majority city Because all the politicians are funded by landlords Whether they are left right or centre they don’t care about us #vanpoli #Vanre

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 23h ago

This is the story of how a group of perfectly ordinary neighbors took on one of the worst landlords in New York. And won. Introducing, the Union of Pinnacle Tenants: the short film. Watch the full film: youtu.be/h5dvGKI26ZA

How to make a $60 air purifier as wildfires rage in Canada, Vancouver’s abandoned boats problem and more: July in review Here’s a highlight of some of our stories from last month at The Narwhal.

The sample sizes are small - but I’m taken aback by early polls for Vancouver’s upcoming election which consistently rank Rebecca Bligh in single digits (lower than even Kareem Allam, who appears to have higher name recognition). I’d anticipated more centrist support for her at this stage. #vanpoli

Mario Canseco: Sim leads Vancouver mayoral race, but field remains wide open, poll says

More than one-quarter of likely voters remain undecided as housing, turnout and campaign resources emerge as key factors ahead of the municipal election

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The Tyee@thetyee.ca · 4mo ago

“While I’ve always worked well with the parties, in order for me to put a mayoral bid forward that was in alignment with my values, non-partisanship was at the core.” #vanpoli