Aviation & Manufacturing: Boeing is nearing FAA approval for a 737 MAX anti-ice fix, with executives saying only two flight tests remain—paving the way for delayed MAX 7 and MAX 10 deliveries and more Everett output. Wildfire Preparedness: Spokane County’s new Wildfire Mitigation Coalition is bringing firefighters, foresters, utilities, and land groups together to target fuel reduction in the highest-risk areas. Public Works & Transportation: Crews are set to slow traffic on I-90 near Front Street North in Issaquah this weekend for $7.4M paving and bridge joint work. Commercial Real Estate/Energy Compliance: Spokane-area experts say Washington’s Clean Buildings Act can be met with low-cost retro-commissioning steps like lighting and HVAC upgrades to avoid fines. Healthcare Expansion: Encompass Health plans a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls to address limited local rehab capacity. Biotech: Umoja Biopharma won FDA IND clearance for UB-VV400, an in vivo CD22-directed CAR T therapy, with first patient dosing expected in Q3 2026. Tech/Cloud: SnapSoft earned AWS Managed Service Provider MSP Competency after an independent audit. Local Economy & Workforce: Spokane’s childcare crisis gets a boost as the city and Spokane Public Schools plan neighborhood childcare hubs using underutilized school space.