State Budget Crunch: Washington’s Office of Financial Management warns agencies to prepare for “significant” shortfalls next biennium, ordering freezes on program expansions and tighter spending controls as inflation, population growth, federal uncertainty, and court costs squeeze budgets. Public Safety & Detention Policy: ICE revised its National Detention Standards for 2026, including removing a $1/day pay reference for detainee work programs and tightening federal control over private detention operators. Consumer Alert: Washington state health officials say Nara Organics powdered infant formula sold at Target is being recalled after infant botulism cases, urging parents to watch for symptoms and contact providers immediately. Local Governance: Clark County’s Identity Clark County (a nonprofit business advocacy group) elected Richard Robinson to its board, adding a Kaiser Permanente communications executive with Olympia lobbying ties. Tech & Business: A Seattle-area company’s humanoid robot, Codey, is set for public venues and later healthcare, education, and hospitality deployments. Housing & Philanthropy: Ballmer Group announced the Washington Family Housing Fund to help build 10,000 affordable homes statewide. Trade & Jobs: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute launched a U.K. campaign tied to Alaska Airlines’ new Seattle–London route to boost wild salmon demand with chef tastings and retail promotions. Corporate Accountability: A pension fund filed a proposed class action in Seattle accusing Microsoft of misleading investors about AI and Azure growth.