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Starting June 1, crews will work to remove all remaining Spartina, an invasive cordgrass weed. Thanks to ongoing treatments, Spartina infestations shrank from 9,000 acres in 2003 to just 6.7 acres in 2024.

It’s important that we honor those who lost their lives while serving our country. If you’d like to pay respects, check this list of Memorial Day gatherings happening across the state.

Parkgoers can look forward to live performances of folk and traditional music from around the world. The concerts will take place at Cape Disappointment and Deception Pass throughout June, July, and August.

In a public statement, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called the cuts “heartbreaking” and expressed concern about reductions to library services.

The State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to be careful when cooking. In 2024, more than 700 building fires started in kitchens, causing over $14 million in damage.

The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration says it won’t give federal funds to states unless they help enforce immigration laws.