Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission urges Fourth of July beachgoers to prioritize safety, protect wildlife, and reduce trash as the annual beach cleanup collected over 35,000 pounds of garbage last year, equivalent to the weight of four adult orca whales.
Overnight work zones and lane closures on Interstate 205 in Southwest Washington will cause additional travel time as bridge repair work takes place, including concrete header replacement and joint resealing.
Heroes Night, a free event celebrating veterans and first responders, featuring a car show, flyover, live music, and information booths, will take place at Pearson Airfield, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Community Military Appreciation Committee.
Cleanup work will begin this summer to stabilize slopes, clear debris, and restore connectivity on State Route 504 at Mount St. Helens following the South Coldwater Slide, but public access to the Johnston Ridge Observatory will not be restored this summer season.
