Bite of Seattle Fallout: Seattle Police are expected to release internal messages tied to the July 26 mass shooting after Mayor Katie Wilson’s office disclosed its own texts, as city council and the inspector general press for answers about a five-hour delay in public safety messaging. Voting Access: Washington’s mail ballot count is under strain after USPS operational changes; state officials say rejected ballots for late postmarks spiked in the August primary, raising fresh concerns ahead of November. Immigration Enforcement: A White House “alien” website is drawing backlash from civil rights advocates over dehumanizing language and how local arrest figures are presented. Courts & Detention: A Washington class action says ICE transfers violate bond hearing rights, arguing detainees are moved without required notice. Public Safety & Guns: After weekend Belltown shootings, Seattle councilmembers push an evidence-based gun violence reduction strategy and spotlight staffing gaps at SPD. Local Governance: Spokane County will expand curbside recycling to about 2,500 unincorporated residents by spring. Federal Crime: The FBI says it arrested Manjit Singh Bedi, accused of orchestrating at least $600,000 in SNAP fraud out of a Tacoma grocery store. Sports & Culture: Seattle marks 9/11’s 25th anniversary with flag-raising and a public memorial at Seattle Center.