Gun Violence Debate After Seattle Shooting | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

After a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival—where a ghost gun was recovered and an illegal automatic switch found—lawmakers are racing to act on gun violence, but internal Democratic divisions stall progress. A safe-storage bill languishes after two years without a floor vote, while proposals revive funding for community violence grants, crack down on 3D-printed “ghost guns,” and explore ammunition surcharges to help low-income owners afford safety equipment. Republicans push back, arguing restrictions don’t stop criminals, while some Democrats want tougher penalties for juvenile…