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Jun 13, 2025 Washington state is suing over Trump's military deployment, raising questions about lawful protests. Locally, ferries will soon resume full service, bringing relief to commuters. In a botanical twist, Seattle celebrates the rare blooming of a unique tree for the first time in North America. The podcast also touches on significant events, including a recent Boeing crash and changes in vaccine advisory protocols, while hinting at future discussions on Seattle's demographics and an intriguing food podcast.
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States Challenge Trump's Military Deployment
- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson opposes military deployment by Trump as unlawful escalation.
- 21 states, including Washington, legally challenge federal military crowd control actions in California.
Vaccine Advisory Shake-Up Impacts Trust
- Federal vaccine advisory committee members were dismissed, raising trust issues.
- States may need their own vaccine advisory groups, leading to varied recommendations.
Ferry Services Restored Soon
- The Seattle Bremerton ferry route will return to a two-boat schedule with MV Wenatchee.
- This restoration will bring full domestic ferry service back for the first time since 2019.