Gig Economy Enforcement: Seattle reached a $4.4M settlement with Uber Eats over alleged violations of the city’s app-based worker minimum pay rules, sending back pay to 14,000+ couriers. Energy & Power Infrastructure: Jupiter Power is shifting its proposed Snoqualmie Ridge battery project from county review to a state siting process, as residents push for tighter oversight. Data Centers vs. Farmland: Skagit County’s data-center moratorium is under pressure, with farmers warning about land and water impacts and some leaders floating a ban. Forest Policy: The Trump administration proposed fully rescinding the 2001 “roadless rule,” a move that would open large national-forest areas to more roadbuilding and logging, including protections affecting Washington acreage. Workforce Training: Washington’s Job Skills Program hit record demand, funding matching grants for employer-led training through community and technical colleges. Maritime Industry: Antin Infrastructure Partners completed its acquisition of Vigor Marine Group, signaling continued investment in U.S. shipyard capacity. Food & Safety: Grand Central Bakery recalled certain potato sourdough loaves after a pallet nail was found; a separate vegan cheddar puff recall cited undeclared milk. Local Resilience: An Anacortes flower shop remains closed after flooding from an apartment above; the city also faces a public hearing on a data-center moratorium.