New trails open in Olsen Creek State Forest, WA, offering over seven miles of pathways for hiking, biking, and horse-riding, with a focus on accessible outdoor recreation and environmental conservation.

Seattle officials critiqued Trump's strike on Iranian facilities, fearing impact on local Iranian Americans and questioning legality without Congress approval.

The Kirkland City Council affirmed inclusivity, adopting a resolution to welcome the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, advanced housing code amendments, updated on a Crisis Response Center, and recognized Juneteenth and World Refugee Day.

Amber Emery has been appointed as North Bend's new City Administrator, bringing over 17 years of experience to the role. She was unanimously approved by the City Council.

The Washington AG is suing Cornerstone Ranches for alleged discrimination against local and female workers in favor of male H-2A workers, violating worker protection laws.

Seattle joined a lawsuit against the DHS for freezing counterterrorism funds from the Securing the Cities program, impacting city preparedness for terrorist threats.

The Washington Department of Ecology proposes permit changes allowing wastewater plants to opt into general permits or update individual ones for nutrient pollution into Puget Sound.

Rep. Darya Farivar speaks on behalf of Iranian Washingtonians affected by violence abroad, stressing the link to local arms manufacturing, and promotes legislative efforts for MENA community representation.

Ryan Moran appointed as HCA Director in Washington by Governor Ferguson, effective August 18, bringing his experience from Maryland's Medicaid program.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss conservation topics, amendments to hunting rules, and land acquisitions at its June 26-28 hybrid meeting in Olympia, which will also be live-streamed for public viewing.

Washington State will honor eight fallen firefighters in Olympia during the annual memorial service with a procession, bell ceremony, and plaque presentations.

Washington's WDFW has announced the opening dates for ocean salmon fishing, with varying daily limits and a release requirement for wild coho. Quotas for Chinook and hatchery coho have increased.

Washington state officials have drafted new rules to balance growth and water preservation in the region, in compliance with the 2018 Streamflow Restoration Act.