Natural Gas Ruling: The Washington Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved natural gas initiative, saying it violated the state’s single-subject rule—sending the policy back to the drawing board. Parental Rights Initiative 001: Gov. Bob Ferguson and allies warned voters against November’s parents’ “bill of rights” initiative, arguing it would weaken access to student information and put students at risk. Seattle Emergency Response: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order to tighten emergency management and public alert procedures after the Bite of Seattle shooting, with officials pointing to failures in how AlertSeattle was used. ICE Operations on Public Lands: DHS says ICE arrested five men during a camping trip in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, raising questions about coordination with U.S. Forest Service law enforcement. Farmworker Overtime Impact: A new survey of Washington farmworkers found many reported lower earnings under the state’s agricultural overtime law, fueling the ongoing fight over how the rule is working. Legal Accountability: A $27M claim was filed against a Washington sheriff’s office over a fatal stabbing during a DUI stop, alleging deputies used an unauthorized dagger. Consumer Protection: Credit Acceptance Corp. agreed to a multistate settlement that includes $694M in restitution, with Washington AG estimating payments for about 260 residents.