Water & Habitat: Thurston County Superior Court upheld Washington’s revised science-based protections for headwater streams, preserving forested buffers along 19,000+ miles to keep water cool and clean for salmon and other species. Industrial Safety: New reporting on the Longview chemical disaster says workers had raised concerns about a dangerous tank’s condition and overdue repairs before it ruptured, raising questions about inspection and maintenance. Pollution Research: WSU researchers found microplastics in aquatic insects from the Yakima River watershed, with no simple upstream-to-downstream pattern—suggesting storms and other pathways may spread contamination. Wildfire & Forest Policy: The Trump administration proposed repealing the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would lift national restrictions on road building and timber harvest across large areas of Skagit and Whatcom counties, with wildfire-risk arguments on both sides. Climate Litigation: Courts have repeatedly blocked parts of the Trump EPA’s rollback agenda, including challenges tied to climate grants and air-policy changes. Local Oversight: King County added a full-time role to monitor ICE charter flights at Boeing Field, aiming to increase transparency after community pressure. Energy/Health Tech: WSU developed an electronic skin for prosthetics that can detect pressure and temperature, aiming to restore more natural sensation for amputees.