Environmental Justice: Federal rollbacks are reshaping how the U.S. protects communities hit hardest by pollution, including shuttering EPA environmental justice offices and scaling back enforcement. Public Health: Washington State DOH closed recreational shellfish harvesting in Hood Canal after paralytic shellfish poison was found at lethal levels, warning people to check approved areas and take extra care as warm weather and low tides approach. Climate & Wildfire Prep: Pierce County issued a Stage 1 burn ban and is ramping up defensible-space help as low snowpack and record heat raise wildfire risk. Water Safety: A Seattle-area heat advisory is paired with beach warnings—Matthews and Mt. Baker beaches are closed due to high bacteria, and officials caution that cold water can be dangerous too. Local Governance: Jefferson County commissioners postponed letters of support for a proposed land transfer to the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, citing lingering community concerns about future environmental protections. EV Policy: A federal transportation bill backed by Rep. Rick Larsen faces Senate criticism over proposed EV fees and climate-program rollbacks. Toxic Exposure Research: A WSU-led study links pesticide exposure to health effects that may persist across generations, raising questions about regulatory gaps.