Cybersecurity & AI Use: A WatchGuard survey says employee “shadow AI” and risky habits are driving rising cybersecurity risk for Washington-area small and mid-sized businesses, with many reusing passwords and using public Wi-Fi. Data Centers & Environment: New York’s governor signed a one-year moratorium on large data center projects (50+ megawatts), citing pressure on utilities and natural resources—an issue Washington readers will recognize as the state weighs growth against impacts. Wildlife Habitat Research: WSU-led research maps “bear butter” moth habitat in Glacier Peak/Glacier National Park, helping managers protect grizzly foraging sites as backcountry recreation grows. Public Lands & Climate Extremes: A new look at the hottest temperatures on record underscores how extreme heat is becoming more common, with human-caused warming making severe events more likely. State Government Oversight: Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services director is on leave, but officials won’t say why or when he’ll return. Local Safety: Olympia police arrested a suspect after a propane-tank attack and SWAT standoff; in Seattle, a Central District shooting left a man seriously injured, with no suspects in custody. Port & Cleanups: Port of Everett leaders say they’re lining up more than $1 billion in waterfront investment and major environmental cleanup work over the next decade.