Wildfire funding squeeze: USDA’s new conditions are now hamstringing Washington’s wildfire response, with local officials warning the next “devastating wildfire” is only a matter of time as critical burn work and federal dollars get delayed or tangled in unrelated rules. Labor market strain: Even with a growing economy and low unemployment, job seekers are reporting a weird slowdown in hiring—an uncertainty that’s hitting new graduates hardest. Trade fight in federal court: A U.S. trade court struck down Trump’s 10% global tariffs as “unauthorized by law,” another legal setback for the administration’s trade push. Spokane airport changes: Memorial Day travelers will see hourly parking closures and traffic reroutes at Spokane International as construction ramps up for a new central hall connecting concourses post-security. Seattle World Cup logistics: Seattle is bracing for major match-day travel shifts and street closures, with six games plus multiple free fan zones planned. Seattle labor: Seattle Art Museum employees are moving toward unionization, citing wages, benefits, and top-down decision-making. Business shakeup: Starbucks is cutting 300 corporate support roles and closing some U.S. offices as it restructures.