Medicaid Fraud Conviction: A King County jury found David Mungai Njenga guilty on all 11 counts in Washington’s first Medicaid fraud trial involving “leading organized crime,” after he allegedly used stolen nurses’ identities to staff long-term care facilities with unqualified “imposter nurses,” including cases tied to wrong medication and basic care gaps. Trans Military Legal Battle: A federal appeals court ruled a Trump-era policy that effectively banned transgender service members likely violates constitutional protections, though the order’s immediate impact may be limited as the case heads toward further review. Workplace Safety Tragedy: Longview’s paper mill chemical tank disaster continues to unfold as officials and investigators examine what went wrong and how oversight worked, after all 11 victims were recovered and identified. Public Health & Safety: Seattle police are seeking a hit-and-run driver after a vehicle mounted a sidewalk and critically injured one man and seriously injured another. Food Safety Recall: Champion Foods expanded a recall tied to powdered dairy products, including Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread sold in Washington-area stores, due to salmonella concerns. Health Tech in WA: Philips says it plans to list its Bothell ultrasound campus for sale as part of a long-term real estate plan, without affecting Seattle-area operations. Access & Wellness Infrastructure: Washington awarded $37.3M to expand EV charging statewide, with a focus on rural areas, tribal nations, and multifamily housing—aimed at cutting emissions and easing daily transportation costs.