Education Funding: Washington’s schools chief Chris Reykdal is asking for nearly $2B more for public schools in the 2027-2029 budget, arguing the state must meet legal obligations for more than 1 million students. Legal & Public Safety: The family of Marc Fogle, a man fatally stabbed by a Clark County deputy in 2025, has filed a wrongful death tort claim seeking $27M. WNBA in Seattle: Tonight’s WNBA slate spotlights Aces vs. Storm at Climate Pledge Arena, with A’ja Wilson props drawing attention, plus Sparks vs. Wings coverage. Seattle Arts & Fashion: A Downtown Seattle fashion-and-performance spotlight features Heidi Grace Acuña and Naomi Macalalad Bragin, exploring grief, home, and ritual through free public art activations. Entertainment & Culture: The indie coming-of-age drama “Friend Thing” adds Emily Deschanel, Ryder Allen, Carrie Brownstein, Nick Thune and more; production wrapped in Seattle. Sports Business/Global: Reece Walsh signs on as an ambassador with the Seattle Seahawks as the team pushes deeper into Australia and New Zealand. Tech & Politics: A coalition of 50+ groups launches “Stop Bleeding the Future,” targeting AI’s influence on midterm politics and calling for candidates to reject donations from a major pro-light-regulation super PAC network.