Coastal Flood Watch: A “super El Niño” could intensify warm Kelvin waves that raise West Coast sea levels by up to about a foot this month, increasing risk of erosion and flooding in Washington and Oregon. Transit & Housing: Sound Transit will hold an Oct. 6 drop-in session in West Seattle for tenants and property owners potentially affected by real property acquisitions tied to transit expansion, with one-on-one consultations and relocation assistance info. Wildlife in Schools: Puyallup’s Edgerton Elementary has found eight bats over 17 days, prompting exclusion work to seal entry points while health officials consult as a precaution. Public Safety Law: A Thurston County judge struck down key parts of Washington’s SB 5974 that would have changed sheriff eligibility and allowed an appointed panel to unseat elected sheriffs. Local Environment & Climate Research: Washington Department of Ecology is counting PTFE as PFAS under cookware reporting rules, a move that could affect compliance for manufacturers and sellers. Aerospace Jobs: Shield AI says it’s building a three-state U.S. industrial network for its X-BAT program, with series production in Des Moines, Washington.