Seattle Budget & Business Climate: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a first budget proposal with no new taxes, aiming to close a $175M deficit by cutting 128 city positions (most already vacant) while boosting Seattle Police funding to hire 66 new officers, drawing praise and scrutiny from the business community. Tech & Jobs: Microsoft investors filed a derivative lawsuit in Washington state over a 2024 Inflection AI licensing deal tied to Bill Gates and Reid Hoffman, while separate reporting says Microsoft layoffs hit hundreds in Washington again, including Xbox roles. Local Governance & Consumer Tech: Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to restrict “surveillance pricing” in grocery stores, banning retailers from using personal data or AI to set prices. Aviation & Trade: Boeing’s hopes for a bigger China order after the Trump-Xi summit are fading, with talks reportedly shifting toward a smaller 200-plane deal. Health Care Costs & Lawsuit: A King County family sued Salem Health, alleging staff told them to drive their deceased infant back to Seattle themselves after the hospital said it was “too expensive” to arrange transport. Caregiving Industry: Adult family home providers in Lynnwood pressed lawmakers on Medicaid reimbursement, caregiver pay, licensing fees, and supply costs, arguing the model is underfunded. Food Safety: Walmart shoppers were warned after a nationwide recall of frozen lemon Alfredo fettuccine over possible listeria contamination. Energy & Sustainability: Hang Lung says its Mainland China portfolio is now 100% powered by renewable electricity across 11 properties, targeting major emissions cuts.