County commissioners gave owners 90 days to fix alleged mishandling of millions of cubic yards of coal ash or face a federal lawsuit. Officials say the ash sits along the Ohio River above local wellfields.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order asking state agencies to create menopause workplace accommodations and training, aiming to retain midcareer women and reduce turnover. The commission will draft guidance for public and private employers.

Pierce County removed Gary Gant as Human Services director after internal memos flagged incomplete briefings and oversight lapses. Interim leadership is overseeing key homelessness and housing programs while the county recruits a permanent director.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack warned inflation is rising and said the Fed may need to tighten policy if price pressures don't cool.

Senators Dan Sullivan and Ashley Moody asked HHS to probe hospital billing after reports that uninsured patients are often charged far more than Medicare for the same care.

Rep. Greg Casar wants an AI token-and-compute tax to fund a WPA-style jobs program for workers displaced by automation.

A new AP and KFF Health News investigation found hundreds of ICE detainees across 33 states alleging delayed or denied medical care, as deaths in custody rise and oversight offices close. Lawyers and lawmakers say the filings show a nationwide pattern of missed medications, postponed specialist visits and untreated infections.

San Joaquin County will post its first unofficial primary totals at 8 p.m. Election Night; here’s the schedule for updates and what could change as remaining ballots are processed.

USTR’s Section 301 probe resulted in a proposed 25% tariff on many Brazilian imports, citing IP, deforestation and ethanol market barriers. Public comments are open through July 1 with a hearing July 6.

Amador County will post its first June 2 primary tallies at 8 p.m.; initial results will reflect mail ballots only.

OPD will hold a June 24 town hall at the 81st Avenue Library to review its 2025 military‑equipment report and invite public questions.

A voter found an unmanned, unlocked vote center in Belmont the night before the June 2 primary; county officials say ballots and equipment were secure.

The safety committee advanced rules to ban purchasing or drinking alcohol at strip clubs after 2 A.M., add inspections and broaden grounds for permit revocation.