Seattle Local — 2026-07-29#

Top Story#

A 15-year-old has been ordered into secure juvenile detention following the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival that left three people dead and seven others wounded. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes stated the incident is believed to be gang-related, and investigators recovered both a ghost gun and a handgun modified with an automatic switch at the scene.

Local News#

Seattle City Council Approves Free School Meals · The Seattle Times After weeks of debate, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved nearly $5 million to fund free meals for all Seattle Public Schools students. The legislation merges two proposals into one program that could go into effect as early as this fall, aiming to improve fresh food access for students and their families,.

King County Enacts Ethics Reforms Following Audit · KING 5 The King County Council passed new ethics reforms after an audit revealed an employee funneled $800,000 into projects for family and friends. Employees are now explicitly prohibited from issuing contracts that financially benefit personal connections, and the county is implementing stricter reporting requirements.

Seattle Voters to Decide on $480 Million Library Levy · KING 5 & KQES Seattle residents will vote on a $480 million library levy aimed at funding major upgrades and modernization efforts across several branches,. If passed, the measure would also free up city dollars to support and expand community programs, such as children’s storytimes.

FAA Proposes Inspection of Boeing 737 MAX Seats · The Seattle Times The FAA has warned that U.S. airlines may need to inspect dozens of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 jets for incorrectly installed seats,. Officials stated that the faulty seats could potentially come loose or disengage from their tracks during turbulence or an emergency,.

Washington State Bar Exam Canceled Due to Tech Issues · The Seattle Times Technology issues forced the abrupt cancellation of the multiday Washington state bar exams scheduled to take place this week in Yakima. Affected law students will have to wait for a make-up exam in late summer or early fall, or they can transfer their application to the February exam.

Thieves Target Seattle Hunger Relief Program · KING 5 Vandals targeted the Hunger Intervention Program in Lake City on Monday morning, damaging multiple offices and vehicles,. The thieves also made off with laptops and the organization’s meal delivery van,.

Community & Lifestyle#

The Blue Angels have arrived in Seattle ahead of this weekend’s Seafair festival, which will feature the Boeing Air Show and hydroplane races,. Event CEO Emily Cantrell is reassuring the public about tightened security measures for the massive gathering following last week’s tragic shooting at Seattle Center,. Meanwhile, locals looking for a relaxed outdoor activity can check out the Green Lake Pitch & Putt, one of the city’s oldest short golf courses, or head to Lake Union Park tonight at 7:30 p.m. for a free screening of “National Treasure” under the stars,.