Wildfire Watch (Kennewick): The Locust Grove fire in Kennewick surged through about 397 and Olympia Avenue, prompting evacuation warnings and Red Cross setup as crews battled multiple fronts. Local Public Safety: Even with flames nearby, Kennewick police investigated late-night gunfire between two vehicles near W 4th Ave and S Vancouver St; witnesses reported 20–25 shots and officers found shell casings, with no reported injuries. Marine Life & Climate: Tacoma divers are monitoring bull kelp forests in Puget Sound as heat adds stress to a key salmon habitat, with the state noting major kelp losses over the past century. Transportation Incident (San Juan Islands): A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 11 people crashed near Sucia Island and caught fire; all aboard were rescued and taken to hospitals. Health & Tech: A new report warns AI chatbots are increasingly used for mental health support, but psychiatrists say they’re not safe for suicidal or acute crisis situations. Politics/Policy: A legal memo from Let’s Go Washington argues its income tax repeal initiative would only remove the “millionaires’ tax,” not other programs. Sports (Seahawks): Seattle veterans reported to training camp as the team prepares for another season under the Hard Knocks spotlight.