Washington's WDFW closed May Creek to all fishing to protect the endangered Chinook salmon, with details outlined in a WDFW statement, but Skykomish River will open on June 15, 2024.

Seattle will close some city facilities for Juneteenth; community centers and pools will be affected, while golf courses, sprayparks, and some beaches will remain open.

Kayak Point Regional Park in Snohomish County will have an early day-use area reopening on June 14, though its pier remains closed for the summer. The park offers a shoreline, forest, yurt village, and new park facilities amidst ongoing construction.

Recreational salmon season in Marine Area 4 opens from June 22 to September 15, 2024, with various regulations including catch quotas and size requirements.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering free beach swimming lessons for children aged 6-16 at lifeguarded beaches throughout the summer, with registration required by June 21st via email or in-person afterwards.

The WDFW opens a section of the Skagit River for sockeye salmon fishing from June 16 to July 15, 2024, with a daily limit of four sockeye and strict adherence to specific rules.

Washington now requires licenses for fishing freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp, effective June 6, 2024, to promote sustainable practices and protect species.

New regulations for salmon and steelhead fishing in the lower Columbia River start June 16, with daily catch limits and mandatory release of wild steelhead.

The summer salmon season in Hanford Reach, Washington, begins June 16, with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife outlining rules including limited areas and catch restrictions.

WDFW seeks public comments on the endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, recommending it remains listed as endangered due to not meeting recovery criteria. Public feedback is open until August 27.

Kirkland introduces solar-powered security cameras to enhance park safety, addressing crime and disturbances at waterfront parks with additional police patrols and technology.

The WDFW has announced two additional days for shrimp fishing in Puget Sound due to previously bad weather, offering another chance to catch spot shrimp on May 30 and June 13.

Bellevue City Council considers tree protection laws to achieve a 40% canopy goal and hears positive updates on the Safe Parking Pilot Program and Eastgate housing solutions. The city also boasts low unemployment and growth in business districts.