Washington’s exception to the REAL ID act is extended through October 10^th. After then, people will need a passport or a federally enhanced driver’s license for air travel if they do not have a new license – one that falls under the federal regulations for ID cards. 

State Patrol troopers are increasing their watch for left-lane “campers,” through Thursday due to their tendency to increase road rage incidents.  

Klickitat County still has no health care provider for 2018, while Grays Harbor County is now being offered two individual health plans through Premera Blue Cross. Neither county had health insurance options when insurance proposals were filed on June 7^th.

Seattle police are reportedly now in compliance with stop-and-frisk practices after a 2012 federal court order mandated they change their use-of-force tactics.

A University of Washington clinic failed to inform a pregnant woman that she may be infected with the Zika virus until 37 weeks into her pregnancy. The baby appears healthy now.

Fort Lawton may soon be home to housing for homeless, low-income seniors and low-income families. City officials are proposing 200 housing units be built in the former military base near Magnolia.

Seattle is turning the few remaining free parking places in South Lake Union with paid parking. Jason Rantz, KIRO, said it best, “SDOT’s reasoning (for the paid parking) is deeply flawed. Their moves are hypocritical, and it’s informed by a desire to collect more revenue from people visiting local businesses.” (Read more here.)

Tolls will soon be enacted over the 520 bridge for overnight drivers as of July 1^st. Until now, drivers did not have to pay tolls between 11pm and 5am.

Spokane school district boundaries have changed, a decision approved by the board of directors in order to add more elementary students to their school district.

Washington State Bar Association president Robin Hayes resigned this last weekend, just before multiple warrants for second-degree theft were filed against her by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.

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