Wildfire Emergency: Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban as wildfires surged across Washington, with more than a quarter-million acres burning and Spokane hit hardest by the Old Trails Fire—prompting Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations, thousands of people without power, and evacuations of major facilities including Spokane’s VA hospital. Local Public Safety: Spokane County and the city expanded evacuation zones as the fire jumped the Spokane River, with shelters opening at Spokane Falls Community College and the Spokane County Fairgrounds for pets. Statewide Response: Officials said about 4,000 firefighters were battling a dozen-plus blazes statewide, warning conditions are “not normal” as heat and wind drive extreme fire behavior. Seattle Events Disrupted: Seafair’s Blue Angels show was canceled Saturday due to high winds, even as the wildfire emergency unfolded statewide. Immigration Oversight: Rep. Pramila Jayapal condemned an ICE arrest in West Seattle as an “ICE kidnapping,” alleging abuse and demanding answers from ICE. Sports/Community: The Mariners traded Luis Castillo to the White Sox for reliever Seranthony Domínguez and prospects. International Spotlight: Guyana para table tennis player Gibran Safaraz was selected for an ITTF high-performance training camp in Spokane.