Highway Safety: Spokane crews are deploying an “Emergency Streets” pilot that installs temporary traffic-calming after fatal crashes within days, aiming to slow drivers and gather local speed data. Crash Updates (WA): U.S. 395 northbound near Wandermere Bridge remains fully closed after a major incident; Highway 12 near Interchange Road reopened after a fatal crash that killed one driver and left two children in critical condition. Pediatric Care Access: UW researchers are recruiting caregivers for a study on getting earlier feeding therapy for kids with pediatric feeding disorders, which can worsen into major nutrition and family-stress problems. FASD Awareness: September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month, highlighting lifelong brain-based impacts and the need for supports. Public Health & Policy: Washington’s Medicaid work requirement rollout is leaning on verification systems rather than expanded employment services. Health Tech & Research: FDA accepted Curi Bio’s letter of intent into ISTAND to qualify a non-animal 3D neuromuscular junction assay for botulinum toxin potency testing. Workplace Health: Seattle hotel workers ended a long strike after winning year-round health insurance eligibility plus wage gains. PFAS & Consumer Costs: Washington’s cookware PFAS disclosure rule may raise prices passed to households, critics warn.