To help Washington comply with the federal REAL ID Act, drivers licenses will get a new look beginning July 1. Standard Washington licenses, which don’t prove legal residency, will work for operating a motor vehicle, but won’t meet requirements for federal I.D. at a federal facility or for crossing an international border. It will be accepted for domestic air travel until Sept. 30, 2020. (The Spokesman-Review)

Olympia lawmakers may take a page out of California’s playbook on mental health legislation. A bill to increase access to early childhood mental health services is moving through the CA Legislature. Rep. Monica Stonier (D-Vancouver) tweeted, “Looks like some potential for WA littles. Let’s look into it!” (Washington State Wire)

Sound Transit is expecting to award major contracts early this fall to keep construction of its northern segment running on time. Contractors are already looking for ways to cut costs for the Lynnwood segment after estimates came in $500 million higher than originally estimated (as we know, accurate estimates are not Sound Transit’s specialty). (Everett Herald)

The Yakima City Council could soon be tightening up the city’s canine ordinances. Among the proposals are requirements to make all dogs be microchipped and to require those that have been impounded more than once a year be spayed. (Yakima Herald-Republic)

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