Biotech Legacy: Mary-Dell Chilton, who led the team that created the first genetically modified plant in 1982, has died at 87, leaving a major mark on global agriculture. Local Science & Health: WSU’s Sports Science Laboratory helped validate MLB’s Automatic Ball-Strike system, using high-speed cameras and heavy testing to verify pitch-tracking accuracy. AI + Power in the Northwest: An op-ed argues the Bonneville Power Administration is key to keeping electricity reliable and affordable for AI and data centers, while Seattle City Light is raising rates to fund grid upgrades and new clean generation. Data Center Backlash: New York’s statewide pause on certain large data center permitting signals the anti–data center fight is moving from local boards to state policy. Public Safety Tech: Strivve expands “Top of Wallet” to agentic commerce, aiming to make an issuer’s card the default AI shopping choice. Wildfire Smoke Politics: A wildfire expert pushes back on claims that Canada’s forest management is to blame for U.S. smoke impacts. Seattle Community Tech Culture: “Month Offline Seattle” is getting people to swap smartphones for flip phones for 35 days to rethink attention and relationships. Local STEM Fun: Ellensburg’s “Hoops for Hearts” tournament raises money for congenital heart defect care at Seattle Children’s.