Green Buildings: Seattle’s Lumen Field earned LEED Platinum, the top U.S. Green Building Council rating, for upgrades tied to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, and greener operations. Air Quality/Weather: A stagnant pattern is keeping fog, low clouds, and haze over the South Sound into midweek, with moderate air quality at times; showers and cooler air arrive Friday. Wildfire Recovery: Spokane Housing Authority and Spokane County are receiving $500,000 in state funds for housing help for people displaced by the Spokane Complex Fires. Wildlife & Safety: Fall foliage travel overlaps with peak deer breeding movement, raising the risk of animal-vehicle crashes. Energy/Water: The U.S. Department of Energy selected 14 hydropower projects for testing support through its Hydropower Testing Network. Marine Restoration: In Canada’s Clayoquot Sound, Indigenous-led kelp restoration is expanding habitat as sea otters return and cameras track recovery. Data Centers Backlash: Hundreds of Washington residents staged events calling for a statewide data-center moratorium amid concerns about power and water use. Recycling Funding: Washington Commerce awarded $2.4 million for recycling and waste-reduction innovation under the Climate Commitment Act. Tribal Fishing Rights: The Chehalis Tribe challenged WDFW’s permitting approach for a Chehalis River stretch, warning anglers about possible citations. Port of Seattle: The port is investing $850,000 in local environmental projects near the airport and in South King County.