China-Taiwan Espionage: FBI arrested Irvine realtor Wanying “Heather” Zhang at LAX, accusing her of acting as an unregistered agent for Beijing to surveil the Seattle-area family of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s son. Public Safety & Courts: Washington lawmakers are drafting changes to close “gaps” in state arson laws after major Spokane-area fires, aiming to better center victims and match punishment to destruction. Transgender Sports Fight: A Puyallup teen is taking a transgender wrestling case to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging Washington’s approach to transgender athletes and alleging delayed reporting after an assault. Seattle Politics: Mayor Katie Wilson disputed claims that her deputy delayed a police briefing after the Bite of Seattle shooting, as city leaders and the public continue to press for accountability. State Ballot Politics: Spokane City Council is set to consider opposing two statewide initiatives tied to parental rights and girls’ sports participation. Transportation Disruption: Washington State Ferries shut down the Fauntleroy “Triangle” route after an engine-room crew callout, with service later partially resuming. Energy & Climate Litigation: Oil giants are seeking a 2029 trial date in Washington tribes’ climate-harm lawsuits.