Reclaiming Rainier Beach After Tragedy | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Rainier Beach is turning a painful chapter into a powerful moment of unity as it hosts National Night Out in the same parking lot where a mass shooting three years ago left five injured — now a beacon for healing, community policing, and proactive safety. From 5 to 8 PM, locals unite with Seattle PD and neighborhood groups for food, music, workshops on crime prevention, and litter cleanup — all aimed at rebuilding trust and reclaiming the space. It’s more than an event; it’s a nationwide movement happening this Tuesday, while air quality alerts remain in effect across multiple counties due to…