U.S. Supreme Court: The court blocked Trump administration mail-in voting changes for the midterms, easing fears of last-minute election chaos in Washington and other states. Federal prosecutors: Trump nominated Eastern Washington prosecutor Pete Serrano to be U.S. attorney for Western Washington, a move likely to spark Senate pushback. College sports: Sen. Maria Cantwell and Gonzaga coach Mark Few urged Senate action on the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act,” aiming to curb antitrust challenges to NCAA rules. Immigration enforcement: Washington AG joined a coalition suing to stop a new “public charge” green-card rule that would count temporary public benefits more broadly. Seattle public safety politics: Seattle City Council members and Mayor Katie Wilson traded sharp criticism over gun-violence strategy, while police made an arrest in a Belltown fatal shooting. Local governance: Bellingham approved a citywide kratom sales ban (7-0), and Renton police sought a suspect in a trail sexual assault. Transit planning: Sound Transit is set to release a report advancing an Everett light-rail extension into Snohomish County. Statehouse: Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos faces a tough primary-to-general fight after losing ground in South Seattle’s 37th District. Economy: Puget Sound business leaders warned Washington’s economic edge is slipping and urged faster action.