Education Policy: Washington’s Board of Education is advancing “FutureReady” changes to high school graduation requirements, including dropping the nine graduation pathways and shifting course expectations like making Algebra II the default third-year math and expanding civics into a full year, with lawmakers set to review in 2027. Public Safety & Accountability: Spokane Transit’s reopened review of a January double-decker crash still pins the cause on driver error, while noting gaps in how dispatch tracked a prior warning about faulty mapping. Seattle City Hall: Seattle City Council is weighing a ban on “surveillance pricing,” targeting claims that grocery apps adjust prices based on what shoppers can pay. Housing & Development: Councilmember Dionne Foster proposes temporary reductions to Seattle’s Mandatory Housing Affordability in-lieu fees to get stalled projects moving, paired with inclusion goals. Mental Health System: Washington state hospitals are still discharging patients months after they’re deemed ready, with advocates pointing to housing shortages and system bottlenecks. Immigration Enforcement: Families say a Labor Day camping trip in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ended with five fathers detained by immigration authorities. Gun Violence & Courts: A Cowlitz County judge issued an anti-harassment order against WA Rep. Joel McEntire after threats to share a constituent’s personal info. Cybersecurity: WaTech names Gwen Gann as Washington’s new state chief information security officer.