Seattle Public Safety & Gun Violence: After Belltown shootings left 3 dead and 3 injured, Mayor Katie Wilson says she’ll unveil a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy and budget next week, while the Seattle Police Officers Guild president argues she’s “fumbled” the response and calls for a functioning criminal justice system. Seattle Business Pressure: Major employers and business leaders are pushing Wilson and the City Council for a 100-day public safety action plan, warning the city’s approach is hurting economic stability. Seattle Startup Retention: Wilson signed an executive order aimed at keeping startups in Seattle longer, including a proposed city fund to invest in early-stage companies as the city grapples with tech concentration and AI-driven job risk. Consumer Protection in Housing Outreach: Wilson signed Seattle’s first “Do Not Solicit” list ordinance to block unwanted real estate offers, with enforcement starting June 1, 2027. Media & Local Coverage: McClatchy layoffs cut more than 90 unionized newsroom jobs nationwide, including seven in Washington, raising fears of “news deserts” as local government and school coverage shrinks. Health Policy: Washington approved a double-digit rate hike for individual health insurance plans for 2027, while officials scramble to help people keep coverage as Medicaid cuts loom. Election Courts Watch: A major Washington Supreme Court election is drawing attention and donations as the state heads toward another high-stakes ballot season.