Congressional Race (WA-4): Six Republicans vying for the open 4th District seat traded views on crypto, gun rights, wildfires and election integrity at a Yakima forum, with ballots already out for the Aug. 4 top-two primary. ESA Fight: Washington tribes and environmental groups sued the Trump administration over changes to the Endangered Species Act “harm” definition, arguing the rule shift could endanger salmon, steelhead, grizzlies and owls. K-12 Funding Watch: A federal K-12 scholarship tax credit program could send money to Washington families via nonprofit scholarship organizations, but Gov. Bob Ferguson is waiting on final rules before deciding whether to join. Tech & Privacy: A Spokane Grocery Outlet uses facial recognition to scan shoppers and compare faces to alleged shoplifting and assault lists, raising new questions about how lightly regulated the practice is in Washington. Local Transit: Spokane Transit Authority backers urged a “yes” vote on STA Proposition 1 to maintain funding and preserve expanded service. State Courts: Washington voters will choose among Supreme Court candidates, with major partisan splits and limited public info driving scrutiny. Renton LGBTQ+: Renton City Council affirmed the city as a “welcoming and protective city” for LGBTQIA2S+ residents.