Seattle Local — 2026-07-26#

Top Story#

Seattle Police are actively searching for two men who scaled the protective glass barriers of the Space Needle’s observation deck and BASE jumped roughly 520 feet to the ground on Friday night. The perilous stunt was captured on video by onlookers who watched the pair scout the area before leaping, prompting a police investigation.

Local News#

Kenmore Air Resumes Flights Following Sucia Island Crash · KING 5 Kenmore Air has resumed its scheduled flights after offering refunds to customers impacted by last Thursday’s floatplane crash in the San Juan Islands. A medical professional who was first on the scene reported using life jackets to create splints for the crash survivors. Federal investigators are set to officially interview the pilot on Monday to review the accident.

Man Fatally Shot at Kent Graduation Party · FOX 13 A 41-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning following a domestic dispute that escalated at a graduation event in Kent. According to detectives, multiple family members were able to physically restrain the suspected shooter until police arrived on the scene and made an arrest.

Innocent Bystanders Injured in Capitol Hill Shootout · KIRO 7 Three bystanders were injured during a shootout in Capitol Hill early Saturday morning. Seattle Police confirmed that two individuals suffered gunshot wounds to the leg, while a third was injured by shattered glass.

Growing Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Power Outages · KIRO 7 Wildfires continue to spread across Washington state, leading to urgent evacuation orders east of the Cascades amid intensifying smoky and dry conditions. On the Kitsap Peninsula, a separate fire caused roughly 20,000 Peninsula Light Company customers to lose power over the weekend.

Snohomish County Considers New Public Safety Sales Tax · KOMO News Snohomish County leaders are moving forward with a proposed 0.1% public safety sales tax to prevent cuts to local law enforcement and the courts. If approved, the “Justice Fund” would generate an estimated $20 million annually starting in 2027, though some residents may end up paying twice depending on their city.

Community & Lifestyle#

The beloved Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade returned to the Seattle waterfront on Saturday evening, dazzling crowds with marching bands, dancing dragons, and colorful floats. In Ballard, it is officially “Jimothy Summer” as locals celebrate the city’s viral short-spined raccoon with a community art contest, fresh off Governor Bob Ferguson naming Jimothy a “Washingtonian of the Day”. For those using transit this Sunday, note that Sound Transit has temporarily suspended 2 Line service between the International District/Chinatown and Lynnwood City Center stations for routine maintenance. Finally, Woodland Park Zoo has announced the official names of its two new baby western lowland gorillas: Kadre and Oku.