Seattle Public Safety: Seattle firefighters warn proposed 2027–28 budget cuts could reduce overtime and force rotating closures, after a North Seattle house fire injured eight firefighters and highlighted how staffing strains can hit response times. Local Governance: The Seattle City Council Budget Committee is reviewing the mayor’s $9.1 billion plan, with particular concern over cuts to the fire department, 911 operations, and the CARE crisis response team. Consumer & Antitrust: Washington AG Nick Brown is urging consumers and businesses to check eligibility in a generic-drug antitrust settlement, with about $96.5 million available for people and companies overcharged between 2009 and 2019. Climate & Markets: Washington says it has reached agreement with California to move forward linking the state carbon market with California and Quebec, aiming to complete the linkage next year. Retail & Jobs: Costco’s earnings were mixed after hours, but the company also plans a limited-time return of a twisted churro to Washington food courts. Aviation & Trade: American Airlines and STARLUX are expanding a codeshare starting Sept. 30, adding American flight codes on STARLUX routes from Taipei to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Ontario and Seattle. Aerospace Manufacturing: Biman Bangladesh Airlines ordered 11 Boeing aircraft, including five 787-10 Dreamliners assembled at Boeing’s North Charleston site. Business Legal: A proposed class action in Washington targets Grammarly over “last chance” discount emails that allegedly extend deals or offer similar terms.