Clean Energy Grants: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean-energy grants “based solely” on whether recipient states backed Kamala Harris, drawing fresh backlash from Washington lawmakers and environmental groups. Data Centers & Power: Spokane County leaders delayed a vote on a data-center moratorium while records show extended talks with a developer seeking massive West Plains capacity—an AI-fueled fight over electricity and water. Local Industry & Permitting: Clallam County commissioners will weigh support for a biopower redevelopment at the former McKinley Paper Mill, as boards set up next steps for the project. Housing & Construction Politics: A home-building industry representative is in the mix to replace Rep. Mike Volz in Washington’s 6th District race, highlighting how construction policy and affordability remain central. Retail Consumer Law: A proposed $14M Costco settlement targets allegedly misleading promo email subject lines in Washington, with a final hearing set for October. Aviation Safety: Federal investigators are reviewing weather and maintenance records after a Kenmore Air seaplane crash near Sucia Island; all 11 aboard survived.