K-12 Cellphone Crackdown: Gov. Bob Ferguson and Superintendent Chris Reykdal plan to seek a statewide “away for the day” ban on student phone use during school hours, aiming for the 2027-28 school year. Seattle Data Center Policy: Seattle’s City Council advanced a one-year moratorium on large data centers, with Mayor Katie Wilson facing pressure over how the city manages AI power demand and community impacts. World Cup Meets Politics: Iran’s federation says FIFA revoked its ticket allocation for U.S. group games, while a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S., adding to security and visa tensions around the tournament. Homelessness Oversight: King County Regional Homeless Authority faces new financial oversight after an audit found millions missing and major cash shortfalls. Health Policy in Court: A judge rejected a challenge by major drugmakers to Washington’s hospital prescription drug pricing law tied to the 340B program. Local Governance: Tacoma officials held public hearings focused on accountability, public safety, housing, and community participation as audits and growth planning move forward. Public Health Alert: Seattle-King County warned of possible whooping cough exposure at Chief Sealth International High School. Education Cuts: EWU faculty recommended discontinuing four low-enrollment degree programs while proposing a new multilingual elementary education pathway.