Universal Childcare Study: Seattle is launching a 2027 study to map out how to deliver universal preschool and childcare, funded by its Families, Education, Preschool and Promise Levy, with a first-year budget of about $1.0M and a goal of figuring out cost, priorities, and funding. Local Homelessness Prevention: Seattle is expanding a proven youth homelessness prevention model into King County, funding the first year with $200,000 from the city plus private donations to reach at least $400,000. Uber Eats Payout Fight: A Capitol Hill restaurant owner says Uber Eats finally released about $40,000 in withheld sales after months of delays, but she’s still seeking commission refunds and legal help. Commute Disruption: WSDOT will shut all northbound lanes on the 1st Ave South Bridge (SR-99) for two consecutive August weekends, snarling south-end traffic. Education Funding Boost: Gesa Credit Union is sending more than $372,000 to 25 Central and Southeastern Washington school districts via its Affinity Debit Card program. Ethics Case in Olympia: State Rep. Tarra Simmons was fined $15,000 by a state ethics panel for conflict-of-interest and special-privilege violations. Kalshi Crackdown: A Washington judge ordered Kalshi to halt most sports and election-related betting in the state, requiring geofencing and threatening daily penalties. Seattle Data Privacy/Policy: Seattle City Council approved $300,000 to support local trans organizations amid rising anti-trans legislation.