Local Safety & Accountability: A Seattle judge ordered the city to address unlawful activity at Denny Blaine Park, citing ongoing lewd conduct that interferes with public use. Public Health & Community: Washington health officials reported no cyclosporiasis outbreak in the state as national cases rise, while separate reporting tracked “explosive” diarrhea cases and beach advisories. Education: An Edmonds teacher accused of inappropriate touching was kept in a classroom for 20 months, raising questions about how the district handled repeated complaints. State Economy & Jobs: Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke warned Olympia lawmakers that business confidence is souring, while Verizon announced layoffs of 54 Washington employees. Immigration & Protest: Dozens rallied on Seattle’s Capitol Hill demanding an end to ICE actions after multiple deadly incidents nationwide. Business & Consumer Watch: Amazon agreed to a proposed $201 million judgment in a Washington social casino app case, spotlighting gambling-like in-app purchases. Sports & Downtown Momentum: New data says World Cup games drew 3+ million visitors to downtown Seattle, up 17% from 2025.