Spokane Street Redesign: Spokane is taking public comments on a major Spokane Falls Boulevard overhaul tied to water-pipe replacement, with options ranging from adding dedicated bike lanes and narrowing lanes to converting parts of the one-way street into two-way traffic. Seattle Center Shooting Fallout: Seattle police say a 15-year-old suspect used a ghost gun and that the Bite of Seattle attack was targeted and likely gang-related, with investigators still hunting for additional suspects. Accountability Clash: The mayor and police leadership face renewed scrutiny over why a public briefing took hours, while Chief Shon Barnes defended his travel and a tense reporter exchange. Gun Violence Policy Push: Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera is calling for more aggressive action after multiple shootings in days. Millionaires Tax Fight: A lawsuit challenges Washington’s ballot wording for the “millionaires tax” repeal, focusing on 21 words about how repealing the tax could reduce funding for schools and human services. Spokane Transit: Supporters of the STA sales tax renewal are accusing opponents of misleading voters about service cuts if the measure fails. Public Safety Lawsuit Costs: Spokane’s firefighter vaccine mandate case heads toward a March 2027 trial, with the city still spending heavily on legal fees. Local Politics: Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward sues the city over a 2023 council resolution condemning her association with Sean Feucht and Matt Shea. State Disability Funding: Nearly 40 lawmakers urge Gov. Ferguson to protect the Parent to Parent program for families of children with developmental disabilities.