Data Centers & Civil Rights: Seattle’s one-year moratorium on new/expanding data centers is colliding with Amazon employee claims of retaliation after public City Council testimony, as the company faces a complaint tied to Seattle’s protections. Ocean Science: The Trump administration is backing off plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative; NSF says it will redeploy removed sensors off Washington and Oregon, after bipartisan pushback. Local Tech & AI: Seattle’s AI House incubator (formerly AI2) is growing alongside a waterfront AI startup scene, including Yoodli’s push after doubling headcount. Biotech Funding: Washington-area biotech deal flow stays hot, with multiple eight-figure rounds reported this week, including Vedana and other names. Business Climate: A new Washington Policy Center analysis says record tax hikes and regulations are driving employers to consider leaving the state. Health & Education: Washington ranks among the best for nursing education, while federal grant delays could jeopardize disability research and services. Home Tech: PEMCO is partnering with Moen on smart leak detection and automatic shutoff to prevent costly water damage.