Seattle Schools Contract: Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association ratified a three-year deal with 8.8% base salary increases plus expanded special education and student support staffing. Local Public Safety: Seattle Councilmember Maritza Rivera pushed Mayor Katie Wilson to act on a gun-violence partnership plan, citing focused deterrence alongside community prevention. Immigration & Health Policy: A coalition including Seattle and King County is suing over the Trump “public charge” rule that could cut green cards for people using public benefits, with Washington officials joining the fight. Civil Rights Update: Seattle passed protections for polyamorous, pansexual, and asexual people, expanding the city’s sexual orientation code. Housing & Costs: A King County analysis links older housing stock and higher mortgage rates to homeowners prioritizing repairs instead of moving. Community & Culture: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is restarting free books for King County kids after a funding pause, with automatic re-enrollment for eligible families. Arts & Ideas: JLF Seattle is back with a bigger footprint, aiming to bring South Asian literature and social-justice conversations to more of the city. Weather/Environment: BAER assessed erosion risk after the Autumn Lane fire burn scars in Stevens County, finding no immediate large-scale threat.