Transportation Disruption: A semi-truck crash blocked the I-405 off-ramp to I-90 in Bellevue early Thursday, spilling about 96,000 pounds of construction debris; no injuries were reported, and crews are working to clear the ramp. Housing & Construction: First Story will hold a home dedication Aug. 19 for a Bend family built through a partnership with Hayden Homes and NeighborImpact, aiming to expand affordable homeownership without government subsidies. Port & Development: JMS Development sued the Port of Pasco over the Osprey Pointe project, alleging the port’s leadership pushed to remove JMS and prevent reinstatement. Energy & Cleanup: The U.S. DOE is seeking permit changes for Hanford tank waste to be grouted instead of vitrified, aiming to speed disposal of up to a million additional gallons. Public Works: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins 2026 repairs to the North Fork Skagit River levee system in Mount Vernon to restore 50-year flood protection. Local Business: Mustang Signs in the Tri-Cities has new owners and a push to grow as a major Pacific Northwest sign supplier. Industry Training: WSU’s Carson College added AI- and supply-chain-focused online certificate programs via Ziplines Education. Wildfire Recovery: Spokane’s disaster assistance center has closed, with Red Cross and other groups continuing support for wildfire survivors.