Longview Industrial Tragedy: Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered Washington and U.S. flags lowered for a week starting May 31 to honor the 11 victims of the Nippon Dynawave paper mill chemical implosion, as investigators—including the U.S. Chemical Safety Board—arrive and families press for answers about safety culture. Transportation & Safety: In Kirkland, WSDOT closed southbound I-405 on-ramps after wrong-way drivers repeatedly used them during a fish passage project, rerouting traffic while crews cut and tunnel for the new passage. Immigration Enforcement Clash: Homeland Security is weighing pulling CBP officers from international airports in “sanctuary cities,” with airlines and business groups warning it could trigger nationwide travel and cargo chaos—Seattle is named among potential targets. Civil Liberties in Spokane: A closely watched case ended with three Spokane “Spokane 3” ICE protesters convicted of conspiracy to impede federal agents, drawing renewed debate over free speech and whether prosecutions are politically motivated. Regional Transit: Sound Transit approved a major overhaul of its ST3 light-rail plan, citing a projected $34.5 billion funding gap and pushing some projects into delays or phased delivery. Public Services: In Spokane, YWCA Spokane says more domestic violence survivors are seeking legal help, especially for civil protection orders and family law, and it’s asking for more funding. New Rail for the Northwest: Amtrak’s newest Cascades train arrived in Seattle for final testing and staff training ahead of service.