Banking Glitch: BECU users reported outages in online and mobile banking, with Downdetector showing a spike in complaints starting around 11:57 a.m. Consumer & Courts: Amazon updated terms to add an arbitration agreement and class-action waiver, limiting customers’ ability to sue in court. Housing vs. Trees: Seattle-area UW student housing redevelopment highlights how “protecting trees” can still mean root damage and loss during construction. Public Safety Politics: A Seattle poll finds strong support for public safety cameras and regular patrols, but low confidence in city leadership’s plan. Labor Pressure: Union members rallied in Tacoma demanding release of two detained workers held at a for-profit detention center. Energy & Power: Spokane-area school prep continues after wildfire impacts, while regional energy coverage points to the need for more power, especially renewables. Local Business: Jones Soda, a Seattle-based beverage maker, reported sharply higher Q2 revenue but lower margins tied to shipping and fuel costs. Tech/Workforce: Microsoft gaming layoffs are drawing union-backed rallies in Redmond and beyond. Sports Business: Seahawks’ Devon Witherspoon’s record extension is already reshaping NFL contract expectations, including Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez talks.