Seahawks Ownership Shake-Up: NFL owners unanimously approved the $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Vinod Khosla family, with the deal expected to close soon—meaning a new era is nearly official for Lumen Field. Rock & Pop Spotlight: Soundgarden will headline the Seahawks season-opener halftime show at Lumen Field, joined by Taylor Momsen and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready. Meta Youth-Safety Fallout: Washington is set to receive up to $339 million from a landmark $17.1B Meta settlement over Instagram/Facebook teen addiction claims, with new protections aimed at reducing compulsive screen use. Local Arts & Community: Pioneer Square romance fans have a new home—Beguiled Books—built around community events and a wide mix of love stories. Sports Culture Wars: WNBA coverage stays heated as Sophie Cunningham’s comments continue to fuel debate around the league’s future. Music Releases: Sara Bareilles is set to unpack “Good Grief” in an iHeartRadio special ahead of her Aug. 28 album drop, and her Seattle tour dates are on the way. Health & Safety: Sound Transit riders should expect fall schedule changes starting Aug. 29, including discontinued and adjusted routes.