India-Tech Forum in Seattle: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a Seattle gathering of 40+ Indian-origin tech leaders that AI’s payoff in India will depend on practical results for ordinary people and businesses, not just copying U.S. models. Local Emergency Response: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed an executive order to tighten how the city prepares for and communicates during major emergencies after questions about the Bite of Seattle shooting response and the lack of an AlertSeattle message. State Courts: Washington’s Supreme Court dealt a “death blow” to the state’s natural gas initiative, ending a voter-backed effort that had created uncertainty for utilities, builders, and electrification programs. Work & Wages: A new Washington survey of 643 farmworkers found many reported lower earnings tied to the state’s agricultural overtime law. Community Sports: The RAVE Foundation opened two new mini soccer pitches in Yakima as part of its plan to build 52 across Washington by year-end. Education & Civic Life: Students at River’s Edge High in Richland debated school dress code proposals with help from state legislators during a Constitution and Citizenship Day event.