Electric Truck Push: Washington’s Climate Commitment Act is funding the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, with early adopters in Kent’s Pacific Raceways parking lot seeing near-silent, zero-exhaust work trucks as the state tries to catch up on transportation emissions. Coffeehouse Upgrades: Starbucks says it has completed 1,000+ U.S. and Canada “coffeehouse uplifts” since late 2025 and aims for 1,500 by end of fiscal 2026, rolling out redesigned stores with more local feel and reusable cup options. Fish Passage for Bull Trout: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $12.6M design contract for an Albeni Falls Dam fish passage facility to reopen upstream movement after 75 years, targeting bull trout recovery and habitat access. Carbon Market Linkage: California is taking a step to link its carbon market with Washington (and Quebec), framing it as a way to cut pollution while lowering clean-tech costs. Medication Take-Back Struggles: A Washington audit finds the state has collected 1M+ pounds of unused drugs since 2020, but still faces rural drop-site gaps and oversight issues after one contractor exited. Blood Supply Alert: Western Washington is in a critical blood shortage, with local centers reporting only a 1–2 day supply and urging donors to book appointments. Local Governance & Trees: Edmonds delayed parts of its boards-and-commissions overhaul but extended interim landmark tree rules and backed a National Lights Out push to protect migratory birds. Aquaculture Research Funding: WSU is set to lead rainbow trout aquaculture work using sterile fish breeding to reduce ecological risk from escapes, backed by $1.5M pooled from multiple groups.