Seattle Now Thursday Evening Headlines
Jan 30, 2026
A jury ruling over a CHOP-era killing and the city’s liability headline the news. New local rules limit federal immigration enforcement on city property and schools set ICE reporting guidance. State lawmakers debate a mask ban for federal agents and lowering the DUI limit. A fin whale sighting and a class-action over preservative-free rotisserie chickens add lighter and stranger notes.
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City Found Negligent In CHOP Shooting
- A jury found Seattle negligent in its response to the CHOP-area shooting that killed 16-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. in June 2020.
- The trial focused on delayed police and ambulance response, while the shooting itself remains unsolved without arrests.
Mayor Bars ICE Activity On City Property
- Mayor Bruce Harrell issued a directive banning federal immigration enforcement on city property including parks and Seattle Center.
- The directive also requires Seattle police to document and investigate any reports of immigration enforcement activity on city lands.
Senate Blocks DHS Funding Over Enforcement Concerns
- The U.S. Senate blocked new DHS funding that included ICE money, with all Senate Democrats voting no.
- Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell argued civil liberties and accountability must guide responses to federal enforcement actions.