Fish & Flood Resilience: Mud Mountain Dam’s $112 million fish passage upgrade aims to restore salmon migration while keeping the dam’s flood protection role for more than 400,000 homes and businesses in the White and Puyallup valleys. Wildfire & Smoke Watch: Inland Northwest crews continue battling Kaiser Canyon (nearly 125,000 acres) plus Modrite, and a new Ransier fire near White Swan is threatening homes, with evacuations in place and wind a key risk factor. Animal Welfare & Public Safety: A Washington couple faces up to a $25,000 fine after a viral incident in Banff where their off-leash dog repeatedly approached a grizzly bear, raising concerns about wildlife stress and dangerous encounters. Climate Extremes Beyond WA: Europe and North America brace for more heat as climate-fueled megafires drive massive evacuations in France and Spain. State Accountability: Washington’s Department of Health says an activist group used the agency’s logo in anti-farm videos, and it’s working to correct the branding lapse. Community Support Under Pressure: Parents of kids with developmental disabilities fear Washington’s Parent to Parent program could be cut as state budget troubles threaten funding after August. Wildlife on the Internet: Social media is increasingly helping spur investigations into animal cruelty, with recent cases showing how viral clips can trigger enforcement attention.