Seattle Public Safety Comms: After the Bite of Seattle shooting backlash, Mayor Katie Wilson and interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles rolled out a new incident communication framework, including an expectation to brief media within one hour when safe. Seattle Police Investigation: SPD says it’s “closing in” on two people of interest tied to the Bite of Seattle attack after reviewing about 450 hours of video, while stressing they’re not necessarily the shooters. SPS Strike Fallout: With Seattle Public Schools and the teachers’ union still negotiating, Superintendent Ben Shuldiner says he’s hopeful a strike can be averted, while the city is preparing meals and free drop-in childcare/recreation at four community centers if schools delay. Spokane Housing & Pay: Spokane City Council is considering temporary eviction protections for disaster-hit renters, and voters may be asked to weigh in on major council pay raises next year. Wildfire Federal Funding: Gov. Bob Ferguson says FEMA is ending the eastern Washington wildfire emergency period and sets a Sept. 29 deadline for a federal Major Disaster Declaration request. Wildfire Recovery Expansion: Benton County was added to Washington’s wildfire emergency proclamation, extending individual assistance and housing protections. Elections & Voting Scrutiny: Washington officials pushed back on reports of a federal “voter fraud surge” targeting the state, with Sec. of State Steve Hobbs calling it rare and aimed at sowing confusion.**