Civic Tech & Infrastructure: A new report on Washington’s “high-performing but uneven” standing ranks the state near the top on economic productivity and federal trust, but flags major mental-health gaps, including high depression and suicide rates. Public Safety & Surveillance: Seattle’s Flock camera debate keeps heating up as cities weigh crime-fighting against privacy concerns, with local arguments echoing national scrutiny of automated license plate reader networks. AI & Energy: A growing backlash to AI data centers is colliding with power and water needs, as more states consider limits while the industry keeps expanding. Space & Manufacturing: Washington State University researchers say AI helped find workable low-power laser settings to 3D-print NASA’s GRCop-42 rocket alloy—potentially lowering barriers for advanced metal manufacturing. Local Economy & Housing Tech: Federal funding is pushing cities to use AI to speed housing permitting by catching incomplete applications earlier, with Washington cities among the applicants. Aviation & Labor: Boeing and SPEEA negotiators plan to meet Monday as engineers seek stronger wage terms, with certification timelines for 737 MAX 10 and 777-9 still at stake.