Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky: The Storm host the Sky at Climate Pledge Arena (5 p.m. ET, CW Seattle/KOMO 4/Amazon Prime Video). Seattle is the underdog (+1.5, +110 ML) as both teams’ injuries shape the matchup. Wildfire science & risk: A new report-style look at Washington’s record-breaking wildfire season ties extreme heat and staffing cuts to faster, more destructive fire behavior. Local politics: Washington Rep. Tarra Simmons was fined $15,000 in an ethics case over improper use of her position involving a nonprofit tied to her work. Public health research: UW researchers and the Samish Indian Nation are working to save endangered sunflower sea stars after a wasting disease nearly wiped them out, with a new release effort underway. Cybersecurity: A Cornell study warns that abusers can register rogue passkeys on major accounts in minutes—often surviving even after password changes. Tech & society: A report says Israel is funding an AI-focused PR effort to influence how ChatGPT-style tools answer Gaza-related questions. Consumer scams: The BBB warns fake charities and fundraising texts are siphoning disaster donations, with Washington victims reporting losses through its Scam Tracker.