Seattle Center Shooting: A gang-related shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival killed 3 people and wounded 4, including a toddler; police say one suspect surrendered while a second fled, with investigators still piecing together motive and whether more shooters were involved. Public Safety & Accountability: The incident has reignited scrutiny of city security choices and how quickly police responded, as officials delayed a news conference and urged witnesses to come forward. Labor & State Government: Washington public employees represented by WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 announced statewide walkouts, citing record state lawsuit payouts and warning that austerity is driving avoidable harm and staffing shortages. Energy & Legal Fight: AGs from 19 states and DC joined a lawsuit challenging a wind farm freeze tied to national security reviews, arguing it unlawfully blocks projects and raises costs. Local Politics & Elections: Walla Walla Valley races are heating up ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, with a look at who’s funding candidates and how money is shaping the contest. Economy & Infrastructure: HD Hyundai Samho won a Port of Tacoma contract to supply four new cranes, supporting terminal modernization and capacity for larger vessels.