Local Courts & Public Safety: Washington Supreme Court ruled a recall effort against Port of Benton commissioners can proceed, keeping the fight over local leadership in motion. Housing & Community Preservation: Shoreline Preservation Society won a grant for a feasibility study on moving a WWII-era barracks building to create a museum at Fircrest, aiming to preserve the site’s history while adding public gathering space. Energy Transition Tensions: A proposed 45-acre battery facility near Snoqualmie sparked protests and a one-year moratorium, as residents worry about fire risk and King County’s clean-energy buildout faces repeated pushback. Crime & Community Remembrance: Family and friends marked two years since 13-year-old Jayda Johnson was killed in the Alderwood Mall shooting, calling it an “Angelversary” and renewing calls for accountability. State Government Watch: Washington published updated notice for fair chance amendments effective July 1, signaling changes ahead for how employers and housing providers handle applicants. National Spotlight With Local Ripples: Independence Day celebrations unfolded amid extreme heat and sharp politics, with Washington-area events affected by conditions and federal leaders delivering high-profile speeches.