State Treasurer Duane Davidson said he will back legislation to normalize banking services to the legal marijuana industry. “A drop in all-cash transactions will greatly increase safety for those involved,” Davidson said. “It will also make tax fraud less likely and tax collection and compliance easier.” (The Spokesman-Review)

Gov. Jay Inslee announced an additional $233,000 in emergency funding for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Group (NWIRP), in addition to $1 million already approved by the Legislature. The executive director of NWIRP said the funds will be used to hire more immigration attorneys. (Washington State Wire)

The Arlington School Board will place a $107.5 million bond measure on the November ballot. If passed, taxpayers would pay $1.37 per $1,000 assessed property value toward Arlington school bonds, beginning in 2020. (Everett Herald)

Kennewick’s public hospital district announced plans to have Trios Southridge Hospital file for bankruptcy to help keep the hospital open. Trios said the plan reduces its debt by $350 million, though the figure is not referred to in the final plan. (Tri-City Herald)

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