Wildfire & air quality: Western Washington saw its first Red Flag Warning of the season as dry brush, wind, and possible thunderstorms raise fire danger, while wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushed air quality alerts across the northern U.S., with Washington included in fire-weather watches. Local wildfire prevention: Spokane County’s Wildfire Mitigation Coalition is bringing firefighters, foresters, utilities, and land groups together to target fuel-reduction work in the areas most likely to burn next. Public land & housing pressure: Tukwila is weighing a camping restriction ordinance that would make camping in public and environmentally sensitive areas a misdemeanor, aiming to give police a “last resort” tool for moving people off problematic sites. Environmental health & compliance: Washington reported 27 cyclosporiasis cases tied mostly to travel, as a national outbreak surged elsewhere; separate reporting highlights how states are tightening plastic toiletry rules that could affect hotel compliance. Climate/energy policy: Washington’s Clean Buildings Act compliance is getting practical guidance from local energy experts, focusing on low-cost retrofits to avoid fines. Wildlife: Two gray whales died along the Kenai Peninsula, with malnutrition suspected as scientists await final testing.