Seattle Gun Violence: Mayor Katie Wilson moved ahead with a gun violence prevention plan while the City Council backed a different approach, setting up a fresh fight over who controls the response. Local Courts & Speech: Washington Rep. Joel McEntire faces a year-long protection order tied to alleged Facebook threats, with the court saying specific posts crossed First Amendment lines. Elections & Voting by Mail: Editorials and legal coverage push back on Trump’s push to let the Postal Service decide mail-ballot validity, arguing states should keep control. AI Policy & Cybersecurity: Washington lawmakers and experts are urged to regulate AI faster as new reporting highlights AI-driven cyber risks and copyright battles involving OpenAI and Microsoft. Immigration Courts: Tacoma-area judges reportedly tightened rules against remote appearances for immigration attorneys, forcing last-minute travel and case disruptions. Spokane Public Safety & Housing: Spokane is blocking Browne Street viaduct sidewalks to pedestrians again while officials study longer-term fixes for encampment-related concerns. Spokane Politics: A rally in Spokane targets Initiative 645, the millionaire’s tax repeal, as both sides argue about impacts on services and small businesses. Federal Appointments: Trump tapped a Spokane-based federal prosecutor nominee for the U.S. attorney post in Western Washington. Sports/Community: Spokane Chiefs released their 2026-27 promotional schedule; Angel City FC beat Seattle Reign 3-1 to stay in the playoff hunt.