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Bellingham Public Schools plans to install solar arrays at five schools, funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The initiative is expected to save the district $165,000 in utility fees in its first year and will provide students with hands-on experience in clean energy development.
Sustainable Connections will host a community forum on June 17 to discuss their recent divestment from Cloud Mountain Farm Center. The event, scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rome Grange, aims to inform the public about upcoming changes at the farm following its closure last month.
George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 batters, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on June 8. This win ended the Mariners' five-game losing streak, with Donovan Solano driving in the decisive run. Andrés Muñoz secured his 18th save, striking out Mike Trout to close the game.
Grocery store workers in King County, represented by UFCW 3000, voted to strike, seeking better wages, staffing, and healthcare. The strike could impact King, Kitsap, and Thurston counties but may not affect workers in Whatcom and Skagit counties due to separate contracts. Negotiations are set to resume later this week.
A judge approved a historic settlement allowing colleges to pay Division I athletes directly, ending lawsuits against the NCAA. The settlement mandates nearly $2.8 billion in damages over ten years, with schools able to pay athletes up to $20 million annually starting July 1. Meanwhile, a Seattle man faces charges for burglarizing prominent athletes' homes, including Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo.
Jeevan Badwal scored his first MLS goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on June 8, extending their unbeaten streak to ten games. The Sounders played with two men down after red cards were issued to Nouhou Tolo and Jon Bell in the second half. Vancouver leads MLS with 35 points, averaging 2.19 points per game.
A manhunt for Travis Decker, suspected of killing his three daughters, intensifies in Washington's North Cascades National Park. While some park areas have reopened, restrictions remain on certain trails due to the ongoing search. Authorities urge visitors in nearby regions to report any sightings of Decker.
The Mariners aim to rebound from a poor homestand as they face the Angels in Anaheim, trailing the Astros by 1.5 games in the AL West. Despite the team's struggles, Cal Raleigh leads Major League Baseball in home runs, earning co-AL Player of the Week honors. Meanwhile, the Pacers pulled off a surprising victory against the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Student workers at Western Washington University (WWU) ended a five-day strike after reaching an agreement with the university. The deal includes enhanced layoff protections, increased sick time, and wage adjustments, though the university did not recognize their union.
The Washington State Republican Party seeks to end the state's vote-by-mail system, led by State Rep. Jim Walsh's initiative requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. The initiative aims to restore trust in elections and will be discussed in the 2026 Legislative session.