Seahawks Ownership: The Paul G. Allen Estate has agreed to sell the Seattle Seahawks to an ownership group led by Vinod and Neeru Khosla and their son Neal, in a record $9.612 billion deal now awaiting NFL approval—raising big questions about timing and what comes next for the franchise. Spokane Elections: Spokane County ballots are set to arrive July 15 for the Aug. 4 primary, with the top two in each race advancing; officials say signature issues are handled quickly to keep ballots counted. Transportation Tax Fight: Spokane Transit Authority is pushing voters to renew a 0.2% sales tax for 20 more years, while a potential public safety measure could complicate the political math. Native Homelessness Data: King County’s PIT count found 4.2% of unsheltered people self-identified as American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous, but Native leaders say the method likely undercounts—highlighting how data collection can harm communities. Hanford Cleanup: DOE is advancing a “dual path” approach for Hanford waste cleanup, routing some tank waste around the slower vitrification process with regulators’ support. Central WA Congressional Primary: With Dan Newhouse retiring, Central Washington voters will choose among 11 candidates in an open-seat top-two primary to replace him. Yakima Democrats Eye Flip: WA Democrats are targeting Yakima’s 14th Legislative District, betting Latino voter outreach can overcome a deeply Republican base. State Antitrust: Washington is among states preparing to join a lawsuit aimed at blocking Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger over competition concerns.