Labor Day Travel Watch: AAA says Labor Day demand stays strong despite higher gas and airfare, with Seattle and Vancouver among top picks and travelers trimming budgets by driving shorter distances and booking fewer extras. Road & Ferry Planning: WSDOT warns of busy highways and ferries, with key congestion spots on I-5, I-90, US-2 and near the Canadian border, plus construction pauses and event-driven slowdowns; Washington State Ferries expects about 400,000 riders. Safety & Outdoors: Chelan Hills wildfire investigators say a Roman candle “Trooper Turret” sparked the blaze; meanwhile, duck banding is underway but dry conditions are making it tougher for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife crews. Local Health: CDC reports a major cyclosporiasis surge tied to recalled iceberg lettuce, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations. Civic Notes: Seattle Public Utilities is responding to lead contamination on 23rd Ave W with closures and cleanup. Cross-Border Crime: B.C. is partnering with Washington State law enforcement to crack down on organized crime and illicit drugs.