Seattle Public Safety Pressure: Major Seattle-area employers and business groups sent Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council a blunt demand for a 100-day public safety action plan, including more patrols, clearer 911 response benchmarks, and turning back on CCTV in high-crime/high-event areas. City Oversight on 911: Seattle councilmembers questioned Fire Department officials about an out-of-state nurse line and an AI-assisted 911 triage system, pushing for stronger contractor accountability. Yakima Surveillance Expansion: Yakima County approved a two-year Flock pilot adding 150 live-feed cameras at a $2M cost, drawing privacy concerns even as officials cite crime-pattern targeting. Healthcare Layoffs: MultiCare plans to lay off 138 employees and close six Spokane County clinics, citing cost pressures and Medicaid funding cuts. Courts & Access: Washington Supreme Court Justice Theo Angelis visited Yakima to discuss how the state court system can better fit Central Washington’s needs, including civil legal aid challenges. Local Housing Protections: Spokane approved an emergency tenant protection ordinance for renters hit by the wildfires, requiring proof of income loss tied to the disasters. School District Ballot Fight: Cheney School District is seeking voter approval for two replacement levies in November to fund operations and technology/security/infrastructure.