Several obituaries were published on June 29, 2026, for individuals including Duane Simpson, Candice Lee Avila, Dave Keith Trent, and James G. 'Jim' Tomusko. Meanwhile, other news included the conclusion of the 317th AW's Valiant Shield 2026 and a heat advisory issued for parts of Connecticut. A separate development in California involved state funding providing a reprieve for small farmers after a federal food program ended.