Plus, Washington election officials certify an initiative that seeks to eliminate the state's new income tax for wealthy residents and federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to wear N-95 respirators.

Plus, permanent Daylight Saving Time takes a big step toward becoming reality and Washington Democrats begin defense of "millionaire's tax."

Plus, Idaho voters will decide whether to make abortion legal again in the Gem State and Washington's governor wants high school seniors to be required to fill out a college financial aid form before picking up their diplomas.

Plus, a roundup of wildfire suppression work in the Inland Northwest, catching lung cancer early and the Spokane City Council moves to Tuesday and Wednesday meetings this week.

Plus, a roundup of wildfire suppression work in the Inland Northwest, catching lung cancer early and the Spokane City Council moves to Tuesday and Wednesday meetings this week.

Plus, the B and O Fire destroys homes in Okanogan County. A federal judge orders WA health inspectors be let into the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Bacterial outbreaks haven't slowed demand for raw milk in ID. Many fewer sockeye salmon return to Upper Columbia River. SPS begins updating sports fields in newest phase of Together Spokane projects. And a special announcement and a peek behind the curtain in the SPR Newsroom.

Plus, no relief in sight for NW in latest drought forecast. Growing list of hurdles is putting many NW pear growers in debt or out of business. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney's Office pursues grant for domestic violence risk assessment tool, staff funding. Trans Affirm crowd-sources information on inclusive restrooms in Idaho as criminal ban partially takes effect. And north ID residents, businesses can apply for disaster funds as they recover from December's windstorms.

Plus, immigration judges in WA begin "mega hearings" to reduce case backlog. DOJ threatens WA election officials with criminal prosecution if noncitizens vote. WA GOP senators ask governor for special session to address gas prices. Spokane Conservation District asks County Commissioners to increase landowners' yearly fee. And central, eastern WA continue to face red flag warnings.

Plus, red flag warnings in central, eastern WA. PDC data shows Bingle with massive fundraising lead for D6, while Jasmin and Kohlmeier have similar contributions despite Jasmin's establishment backing. WA Human Rights Commissioner resigns over antisemitism allegations. Waikiki Springs to close for wetland restoration. And public comment opens on USFS logging plan for Blue Mountains.

Plus, WA's AI task force publishes final recommendations. Cantwell urges new citizens to exercise right to vote, regardless of restrictions supported by Trump. Spokane County's auditor and candidates to replace her say return to in-person voting would be very difficult. USFS says tourists can pay at WA sites with new app. NWS issues Fire Weather Watch for central, eastern WA tomorrow. And a new ‘fish bubbler’ could help migrating salmon survive hot summer water.