Climate & Wildlife: New research finds wildlife don’t always shift north or upslope as expected under warming, making conservation planning harder when species responses don’t match projections. Public Health & Climate: Scientists warn that climate change is expanding the reach of certain pathogens, while federal health hazard prevention faces cuts—raising concern about new disease threats. Water Quality: Washington state Ecology is distributing about $158.5 million for 130 clean-water projects, including a $4.5 million Union Gap grant to cut copper, zinc and other stormwater pollution before it reaches Spring Creek and the Yakima River. Extreme Heat: June in Seattle and Olympia ran warmer than normal, with Sea-Tac logging one of the warmest Junes on record. Wildfire Impacts: Lake Chelan is dealing with a major woody-debris logjam tied to the Pioneer Fire and winter storms, trapping boats near Wapato Point. State Energy Politics: A new B.C. electricity plan is drawing criticism for aiming at only 50% system growth by 2050, despite ambitions for faster economic growth. Sports & Community (Local): Six King County kids will serve as flag bearers at Seattle Stadium for Belgium vs. Senegal, part of the World Cup run. Trans Sports: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states’ authority to ban transgender students from girls sports, setting up Washington’s November ballot fight.