NBA Ownership Stakes: NBA commissioner Adam Silver says it would be a “failure” to let the Trail Blazers leave Portland, putting pressure on new owner Tom Dundon as talks over the Moda Center drag on. Public Safety & Justice: Dramatic Minneapolis video shows the moment officers were shot during a Sept. 2 pursuit, as 911 transcripts highlight how trapped residents and victims faced terror in real time. Local Sports & Community: Spokane Chiefs released a full 2026-27 promotional schedule at Numerica Veterans Arena, while CWU Wildcats head west for the Pacific Lutheran Invitational after strong showings at the Cougar Classic. Seattle Culture & Rights: Seattle expanded civil rights protections to polyamorous and nonmonogamous people, adding broader language around sexual orientation and identity. Food & Health Alert: Walmart shoppers in Washington are affected by a frozen pasta recall over possible listeria contamination. Arts & Events: WALKDONTRUN returns to turn downtown Seattle into a free, multi-zone art walk with 200+ artists. Music Meets Politics: Macklemore pledged $1 million for Palestinian relief after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, reigniting debate over free speech, boycotts, and who gets to set the terms of public performances.