Associated Press
State earmarks $250,000 for Orting veterans cemetery update
Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe denied federal recognition
Idaho’s gay marriage ban remains in state constitution
Washington quietly gives Microsoft a tax increase
State money to fix salmon-blocking culverts falls far short
Taxes from pot sales top $70 million
State extends summer chinook season, modifies limits
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Legislature funds WWU’s Carver Gym renovation (Ranker)
State funds five major road projects in Whatcom County
Bothell Reporter
King County Executive thanks Legislature for arts funding
Central Kitsap Reporter
Opinion: State legislators still talking budget; session continues (Chopp)
Columbian
‘Perfect storm’ cited in juvenile detention OT
Education level key in public vs. private-sector pay
Big institutions like hospitals buy from mid-size local farms
Washington has scores of culverts to overhaul
In Our View: Senate Dems’ Action Stinks (Cleveland)
In Our View: Forest Plan Not So Simple
Everett Herald (subscription required)
$675K to study train, boat, car bottleneck at Edmonds
Snohomish County is eager for federal transportation dollars
U.S. economy needs many more jobs
McCusker: High court’s FHA ruling could have lasting impact
Commentary: Does the same-sex marriage ruling imperil religious liberty?
Op-ed: Chemical safety bill may have good shot
Washington Post Editorial: Upholding the law a duty, not an option
Editorial: Who’s served by budget delay? (Billig)
Editorial: Good start for state’s new tests
Editorial: Some environmental victories (Legislative report card)
Islands’ Sounder
Ranker releases statement about state budget (Ranker)
Fires in British Columbia causing smoke-filled skies in San Juans
Peninsula Daily News
EYE ON OLYMPIA: Twitter helped fritter legislators’ time away, Hargrove says (Hargrove)
Puget Sound Business Journal
Service sector continues to expand, but job growth slows
There are more craft distillers in Washington state than anywhere else in the country
Finally, a deal on a transportation plan
Redmond Reporter
Locals discuss historic same-sex marriage ruling
Seattle Times (subscription required)
Burning rain forest raises concern about future
Fire crews attacking blazes in all parts of state
Budget setback squeezes UW’s plans for new computer-science building
Sound Transit planning heats up for light-rail expansion and public vote
Whitest big county in the U.S.? It’s us
Op-Ed: Pope Francis, science and government are reframing climate change
Op-Ed: Higher wages and paid sick days matter for everyone
Editorial: Senate budget breakdown over 1-1351: Get back to work
Seattle Weekly
Q: Who Won This Year’s Session? A: It’s Not Over Yet. (Chopp)
Government leaders discuss immigration issues at public forum (Lytton)
What Can Tacoma Teach Seattle About Muni Broadband?
Skagit Valley Herald
State funds $3 million in Kitsap recreation projects
Teachers unions: Budget falls short (Rolfes)
Editorial: OUR VIEW | Passing grade in higher education (Hansen)
Spokesman Review
Eastern Washington fires still burning
Six structures destroyed in Bayview fire
Getting There: Bill would create plan for easing freight
New Spokane NAACP president wants group to move forward
Spin Control: The way budgets are done could be this budget’s undoing (Billig, Hargrove)
Editorial: Budget gave state’s roads an overdue investment
Yakima Herald Republic
Cultural barrier still a challenge for medical providers, specialty care
ID theft is prevalent in Washington state
Capital budget delivers dollars for drought, basin (Dunshee)
A look at 13 states using redistricting commissions
Guest editorial: Yakima must move ahead on elections
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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle mayor unveils plans for universal pre-K
KPLU FM
Fewer Students Pass Washington’s New, Harder Statewide Test — But It Could’ve Been Worse
Washington Law To Crackdown On Handicap Parking Abuse
KUOW FM
Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe Denied Federal Status, Benefits
MyNorthwest.com (KIRO FM)
Were Democrats drunk when they passed state budget?
State earmarks $250,000 for Orting veterans cemetery update
NW Public Radio
Oregon Lawmakers Approve Plan To Allow Retail Pot Sales In October
Idaho Police Warily Eye Oregon’s New Pot Law
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HDC Advance
Two minutes will change your mind about high-stakes testing (Reykdal)
Horsesass.org
Republicans Have To Live Here Too
Seattle P.I.
A taxing future: The price of life in Seattle and fast-growing Washington?
U.S. Export-Import Bank expires: Obama will try to revive it at July 8 meeting