Natural Gas Ruling: The Washington Supreme Court struck down voter-approved Initiative 2066, saying it violated the state constitution’s single-subject rule—leaving the measure invalid and reigniting debate over how the state should regulate home energy choices. School Records Fight: Initiative 001 heads to the November ballot, tightening timelines for schools to share student records with parents while Gov. Bob Ferguson warns it could weaken existing protections and raise safety concerns. Seattle Data & Pricing: Seattle is set to vote on a ban on “surveillance pricing,” blocking large grocers from using personal data to set prices—an effort framed as protecting working families from data-driven markups. City Hall Transparency Tech: Former Seattle Council President Lorena González launched OpenCityHall.ai, an AI-powered site that summarizes city records and meetings and flags potential conflicts. Immigration Enforcement: Federal immigration arrests in Washington spiked this summer, and Central Washington candidates are splitting sharply over the Trump administration’s approach. Public Safety: Bellevue police warned retailers about theft suspects targeting golf stores, while Renton prosecutors filed serious charges tied to a trail rape and assault. Transit Planning: Sound Transit opened public comment on the Everett Link Extension draft EIS, starting a 45-day input period.