Plus, the B and O Fire destroys homes in Okanogan County. A federal judge orders WA health inspectors be let into the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Bacterial outbreaks haven't slowed demand for raw milk in ID. Many fewer sockeye salmon return to Upper Columbia River. SPS begins updating sports fields in newest phase of Together Spokane projects. And a special announcement and a peek behind the curtain in the SPR Newsroom.

Plus, no relief in sight for NW in latest drought forecast. Growing list of hurdles is putting many NW pear growers in debt or out of business. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney's Office pursues grant for domestic violence risk assessment tool, staff funding. Trans Affirm crowd-sources information on inclusive restrooms in Idaho as criminal ban partially takes effect. And north ID residents, businesses can apply for disaster funds as they recover from December's windstorms.

Plus, immigration judges in WA begin "mega hearings" to reduce case backlog. DOJ threatens WA election officials with criminal prosecution if noncitizens vote. WA GOP senators ask governor for special session to address gas prices. Spokane Conservation District asks County Commissioners to increase landowners' yearly fee. And central, eastern WA continue to face red flag warnings.

Plus, red flag warnings in central, eastern WA. PDC data shows Bingle with massive fundraising lead for D6, while Jasmin and Kohlmeier have similar contributions despite Jasmin's establishment backing. WA Human Rights Commissioner resigns over antisemitism allegations. Waikiki Springs to close for wetland restoration. And public comment opens on USFS logging plan for Blue Mountains.

Plus, WA's AI task force publishes final recommendations. Cantwell urges new citizens to exercise right to vote, regardless of restrictions supported by Trump. Spokane County's auditor and candidates to replace her say return to in-person voting would be very difficult. USFS says tourists can pay at WA sites with new app. NWS issues Fire Weather Watch for central, eastern WA tomorrow. And a new ‘fish bubbler’ could help migrating salmon survive hot summer water.

Plus, new federal student loan limits are now in place. McClatchy journalists in WA, ID secure contract with AI protections. Western governors move to start upgrading aging power grid. Speeding in a new WA work zone now comes with fines. And WA's newspaper archive surpasses 1 million pages.

Plus, new laws take effect in ID today, while WA sees the statewide launch of its long-term care insurance program and a slight uptick of the gas tax. And WSU athletics and the Confederated Colville Tribes announce a new partnership as the Pac-12 expands.

Plus, WA and OR won't have to change voting systems under SCOTUS mail-in ballot ruling. Spokane affordable housing developers say “right to cooling” proposal could prevent future affordable housing development. CHAS, Frontier break ground on one-stop behavioral health facility in downtown Spokane. And CDA remembers slain firefighters a year after Canfield Mountain shootings.

We’ll review three wildfires burning in Washington. Conservation groups rush to raise money to buy a rare wetland in Okanogan County. Could the U.S. Supreme Court require Washington and Oregon to change their mail-in voting systems? Hoopfest brought joy for a lot of players, but pain to others. Washington State University is using basketball to expose students to health care careers.

Plus, WA signs agreement to merge carbon markets with CA and Québec. Spokane Haitian community leaders ask for support after a SCOTUS decision allowing the White House to TPS. Kootenai County will need to undo rules on in-law suites and guest houses before ID’s new short term rental law goes into effect July 1. USFS proposes storm clean-up in north Idaho and western Montana. A conservation group says the plan is an excuse to rush through logging authorization. And Amazon invests in a modular nuclear reactor in eastern WA.