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Youth Mental Health: Washington’s “boarding” crisis is easing, with the state reporting it now takes less than half as long to place young psychiatric patients—yet hospitals and advocates say bed supply and insurance payments are still far too low. Corporate Restructuring: Starbucks is laying off 300 corporate workers and closing some U.S. offices as it reshapes operations under CEO Brian Niccol, following last year’s broader cuts. Local Community & Access: A new free Wi‑Fi hub opens in Federal Way’s El Centro Business Opportunity Center, backed by $350,000 and Comcast’s long-running Lift Zone program. Education & Rights Fight: A judge sided with the state in a lawsuit over the 2025 “students bill of rights” law, a flashpoint tied to classroom control and parental access. Civic Culture: Wenatchee will stop flying Family Month banners after backlash, keeping the program’s current applications but swapping out the June Pride decision.

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