Clean-Energy Fight: The Trump administration admitted in court filings it canceled $7.6B in clean energy grants “based solely” on whether recipient states backed Kamala Harris, contradicting earlier claims about project quality—an issue Washington lawmakers like Sen. Patty Murray are calling political retaliation. Local Politics & Housing: Seattle’s mayor and city council are at odds over free school meal funding, while the city also weighs how to handle vacant office space and whether to curb “junk” fees in rental housing. State Economy & Taxes: A new op-ed argues Washington’s entrepreneurship reputation is taking a hit after the legislature passed a 9.9% income tax on households over $1M—sparking fears of an exodus. Aviation Safety: Kenmore Air’s float plane crash near Sucia Island injured all 11 aboard; the operator says the pilot changed course to avoid a thunderstorm, but the cause remains unclear. Business/Tech: Seattle’s AI and data-center boom continues to draw scrutiny, including reports of Spokane County discussions with a developer seeking a massive facility. Sports Business (Mariners): With the trade deadline looming, reporting suggests Seattle may consider moving a veteran starter like Luis Castillo, while keeping most top pitching prospects off the table.