Air Travel & Tourism: Alaska Airlines launches new nonstop service from Boise and Spokane to Honolulu this December, cutting the usual Hawaii hub connections and shaving hours off trips. Road & Getting Around: WSDOT will slow traffic with weekday pavement work on SR 241 and SR 14 next week, with single-lane closures from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Travel Safety: Two Pacific County residents were injured in a July 16 crash on SR 109 in Grays Harbor County; preliminary cause was speed too fast for conditions amid thunderstorms. Outdoor & Weather Watch: Thunderstorms roll through western Washington with lightning risk in the mountains and a Red Flag Warning in parts of the Olympics and Cascades. Family-Friendly Washington Picks: Snoqualmie Valley’s community calendar highlights star-gazing, theater, and the Lagerhead Beer Fest in Snoqualmie—good weekend ideas for visitors and locals. Health Alert for Travelers: Spokane Regional Health says cyclospora risk is low locally, but residents should stay aware as cases rise nationally.