Seattle Local — 2026-07-28#

Top Story#

Three people were killed and five others injured in a gang-related mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center on Sunday. A 15-year-old boy is in custody, one 19-year-old suspect is dead, and police are actively searching for a third shooter.

Local News#

Seattle faces criticism for delaying information about Sunday’s shooting · The Seattle Times City officials and the Seattle Police Department are facing intense scrutiny for waiting nearly five hours to release accurate information following the deadly Seattle Center shooting. Police Chief Shon Barnes was confronted by reporters about being out of town in Chicago during the incident, though he fiercely disputed claims that he travels excessively. Investigators have recovered three handguns at the scene, including an illegal “ghost gun” with an extended magazine.

Sumner High School breaks ground on next phase of $412M expansion · KIRO 7 Sumner High School has officially broken ground on the next phase of its massive $412 million expansion project. Meanwhile, in the Edmonds School District, parents are pushing to bring School Resource Officers (SROs) back to campuses following a recent surge in youth violence. Supporters argue that campus incidents have increased since the officers were removed and are advocating for a reimagined SRO program.

WA home sellers to get $1.5M in illegal fees refunds · The Seattle Times An Oregon homebuilder has agreed to a settlement with the Washington state attorney general over allegations that it illegally forced buyers to donate to a nonprofit. In other consumer news, Washington state has introduced a new rule preventing landlords from banning tenants’ use of portable air conditioners. Costco shoppers should also check their inboxes, as eligible customers may be owed money from a $14 million email settlement.

Kaiser Canyon Fire burns more than 2 times size of Seattle · KING 5 The Kaiser Canyon Fire in Eastern Washington has exploded to over 126,000 acres, an area more than twice the size of Seattle. The heavy smoke and haze from this and other blazes will remain east of the Cascades for days. Additionally, the state has begun a project to transform Olympia’s man-made Capitol Lake back to its natural form.

Community & Lifestyle#

The Blue Angels have touched down in Seattle ahead of Seafair, with practice runs and peak flyover times approaching this week. Western Washington can expect a few showers and temperatures in the 70s, making it the most unsettled day of the week before an extended stretch of sunshine. Meanwhile, Seattle Tech Week has officially kicked off, focusing on artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.