Amazon Ad Lawsuit: The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon in Seattle federal court, alleging it manipulated its ad-auction system to overcharge advertisers by more than $20 billion since 2019, potentially triggering major penalties. State Worker Labor Fight: Thousands of Washington state employees staged walkouts across dozens of worksites as contract talks drag on, with unions citing inflation-driven pay gaps and understaffing. Seattle Schools Strike Looms: Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union remain deadlocked as a strike could begin Wednesday; the district says it’s “broke” and points to budget shortfalls while the union presses for higher pay and stronger special education support. Local Governance & Recall Drama: A nonprofit tied to youth violence prevention says it’s exploring support for a renewed recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after an earlier dismissal. Elections & Federal Scrutiny: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs criticized a DHS “voter fraud investigation surge,” calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars and noting voter fraud is extremely rare in Washington. Prediction Markets: Kalshi claims Washington regulators and the AG are selectively not enforcing against other prediction markets, as a federal court fight over prediction-market rules continues. Public Safety & Police Leadership: Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes broke his silence on his resignation, describing tensions with Mayor Katie Wilson and raising questions about why he was asked to step down.