Bite of Seattle Security Scrutiny: Sunday’s deadly shooting at Seattle Center’s Bite of Seattle has reignited debate over how the city keeps major festivals open while protecting crowds, with vendors and attendees questioning whether security planning was enough as Seafair Weekend approaches. State Budget Pressure on Disability Support: Nearly 40 bipartisan Washington lawmakers are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson and DSHS to protect the Parent to Parent program, warning it could be cut after August amid budget woes. King County Housing Funding Push: King County Executive Girmay Zahilay is forming a steering committee to explore a countywide housing levy and other revenue options to fund shelters and affordable housing as federal support remains uncertain. Seattle Police Leadership Fallout: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank attacked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes after a tense reporter confrontation tied to questions about Barnes’s whereabouts during the Bite of Seattle response. Education Policy Proposal: State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is proposing a mandatory yearlong “postsecondary launch” course for high school seniors, combining civics, financial literacy, and post-graduation planning. Costco Email Settlement: Washington Costco shoppers may qualify for cash under a proposed $14M settlement over allegedly misleading promotional email subject lines, with payouts depending on valid claims. Sports & Culture Flashpoints: The WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham trans-athlete controversy spilled into Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena week, with teams saying they had no knowledge of a rally tied to two Washington state initiatives.