AI Data Centers Policy Fight: Lawmakers are trying to curb AI data center expansion, but most bills are stuck in Congress as Republicans split and tech giants lobby against moratoriums and off-grid mandates. Enterprise Tech Shakeup: Starbucks is building AI replacements for Microsoft and IBM systems, signaling a shift toward in-house software and cloud-based AI on Azure. Local Industry Safety: Longview’s Nippon Dynawave Packaging community mourns two brothers killed in a May mill disaster, underscoring ongoing risks in Washington’s manufacturing sector. Energy & Environment: EPA moves to force removal of leaking acids at a defunct Washington pulp mill along the Chehalis River, raising pressure on the struggling paper industry. Infrastructure & Logistics: Seattle’s I-5 Ship Canal Bridge roadwork resumes after World Cup delays, with major weekend closures affecting regional commuting and freight routes. Sports Business: The Khosla family group is set to buy the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6B, pending NFL approval—another high-profile investment headline for Washington’s economy. Agriculture Biosecurity: Washington reports its first yellow-legged hornet sighting at the Port of Vancouver, prompting monitoring to protect bees and farming. Healthcare Tech Deal: Frazier Healthcare Partners agrees to acquire MatrixCare, a cloud EHR platform for post-acute care providers, expanding Washington’s tech-to-healthcare M&A footprint.