Wildfire smoke & health: Yakima Valley air hit “unhealthy” levels (up to 189 near Moxee) as smoke from Wenatchee and Spokane fires pushed air-quality alerts; health experts warn smoke can affect lungs and heart even for healthy people, with symptoms ranging from coughing and wheezing to headaches and chest pain. Fire investigation: Spokane arson suspect Aaron Farinacci told police he planned the Old Trails Fire weeks ahead, researching weather for “high winds, low humidity” and confessing to multiple fires since 2025; prosecutors say charges may expand. Local impacts: Seattle-area plans were disrupted by smoke and heat, including closures like city wading pools, while an interactive WSU map helps residents forecast smoke across the Northwest. Wildfire response: Crews reported slow containment gains but warned high winds could bring flare-ups, with many Spokane residents still under evacuation orders. Environment policy & stewardship: WDFW will hold virtual meetings on potential 2027–2029 hunting rule proposals, and Pacific Seafood is fighting a lawsuit alleging Clean Water Act violations at its Quilcene Bay hatchery. Community restoration: West Seattle’s Schmitz Park Restore is hosting an ivy-removal push to protect old-growth trees.