Spokane Wildfire Update: Spokane County lifted all evacuation orders and let residents go home, but warned firefighters will still be working in some neighborhoods as recovery continues; officials also said the early warning system didn’t reach everyone on the worst wildfire day. Public Safety & Cleanup: The county’s health officer authorized federal agencies to clean up debris in the burn areas, as the incident commander discussed how crews were assigned and what they learned from the response. Federal Courtroom Politics: A Federal Way man, Octavio Salazar Palma, was sentenced to ten years after a wire-tap investigation tied him to a drug distribution network impacting Seattle’s International District and nearby encampments. Local Government: Tacoma City Council reviewed hydropower relicensing strategy, sister-city partnerships, and community initiatives, including funding for food insecurity and arts and community programs. Ballot/Tax Watch: A law firm tied to the campaign against Washington’s income tax initiative sought to influence the attorney general’s ballot title and summary drafting, raising cronyism concerns in a lawsuit. Early Childhood Policy: U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Washington Head Start advocates criticized a proposed federal HHS overhaul that could weaken standards on class sizes, screenings, staffing, and services for children with disabilities.