Federal officials have released a new population estimate for eastern north pacific gray whales. These are the gray whales that are seen migrating along the Washington coast as they travel thousands of miles between the Alaskan Arctic and Baja Mexico. The population has NOT rebounded as expected, from the Unusual Mortality Event that ended in 20-23. The new count estimates about 13,000 gray whales, the lowest number since the 1970s.

In Fernbridge on California’s northern coast, a new wool mill is spinning to life.

he Seattle city attorney has joined other cities suing the trump administration over frozen public safety grants.

As KUOW’s Amy Radil reports, the cities sought grants to help prevent terrorist attacks, including at next summer’s FIFA world cup in Seattle.

Microsoft employees fear another mass layoff is around the corner.

KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg reports.

Organizations across the region are celebrating Juneteenth in the coming days.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal [prih-MILLA JAYA-pall] told an audience of more than 100 people at a town hall in Seattle Tuesday night that they need to continue peacefully protesting if they want politics in the U.S. to change.

A downtown Eugene landmark first opened its doors 100 years ago this month. Over that time, the Eugene Hotel has had its share of noteworthy guests and interesting stories. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports:

Following the mass No Kings rallies over the weekend, Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal [prih-MILLA JAYA-pall] called on the public to continue protesting the Trump Administration.

She spoke at a town hall in Seattle on Tuesday, however some attendees believe the congresswoman can do more to oppose the Republican agenda.

KNKX reporter Mitch Borden reports.

In a new poll, residents say Portland is too expensive. Alex Zielinski has more.

Four bike self-repair stations now available to use in Springfield