Primary Results Set Up Congressional Showdowns + Jay Inslee's Climate Change Comments Draw Criticism

Washington voters narrowed major congressional races in the 2026 primary election as Trump-backed candidate Amanda McKinney advanced in Central Washington and Sen. John Braun secured a matchup against Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. Also in this episode: • Washington primary election results and what they mean heading into November. • The latest on the Spokane wildfire investigation, including new court details surrounding the suspected arsonist and improving fire containment efforts. • Former Gov. Jay Inslee's comments blaming climate change for the Spokane wildfires continue to spark debate after an arson suspect was arrested. Washington Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove discusses whether climate change influences wildfire conditions, while University of Washington atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass weighs in on the science. Stay informed with the latest Washington politics, elections, public policy and investigative reporting from The Center Square. #WashingtonPrimary #ElectionResults #WashingtonPolitics #AmandaMcKinney #JohnBraun #MarieGluesenkampPerez #SpokaneWildfires #SpokaneFire #ArsonSuspect #JayInslee #DaveUpthegrove #ClimateChange #WashingtonNews #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus