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OPINION | A Bad Cycle for South Seattle: The Inequity of Expanded Closure of Lake Washington Boulevard

Just as environmental calamities hit BIPOC communities first and disproportionately, solutions — including, most certainly, a transportation mode shift away from cars — is more onerous for people of color and other marginalized groups.

PONGO POETRY | Dark Colors

Through this special monthly column in partnership with the South Seattle Emerald, Pongo invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery.

DOOM LOOP: First Perfect Day

A Seattleite grapples with the arrival of summertime.

OPINION | Make This Memorial Day Different

Are we willing to take action to change ourselves so that our personal behavior and attitudes reflect peacemaking rather than acceptance of war?

The Roundup: The Scoop on South End Eateries

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Grace Madigan about the Emerald's new food column that will feature the South End's expansive culinary cuisine.

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Podcast: Seattle’s Child Care Assistance Program Offers Affordable Child Care And Education

The Seattle Preschool Program and the City's Child Care Assistance Program are actively expanding access to affordable, high-quality early learning opportunities for families. These initiatives are designed to alleviate significant financial burdens, enabling households to save thousands of dollars annually on child care expenses.

Podcast: Seattle Medium’s Inaugural Best Of Awards Spotlights Black Beverage Makers

The Seattle Medium has launched its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Reader's Choice Awards, an initiative designed to recognize businesses, organizations, leaders, and changemakers shaping the Pacific Northwest. A significant feature of this year's awards is the Black Beverage Maker category, sponsored by Urban Connoisseurs. This category aims to spotlight and elevate Black winemakers, brewers, spirit makers, and non-alcoholic beverage creators, reflecting Urban Connoisseurs' mission to enhance Black food, wine, and cultural experiences in the region.

Podcast: King County Settles $3.5M Wrongful Death Suit For Michael Rowland’s Jail Death

King County has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit following the 2022 in-custody death of Michael Rowland, a 63-year-old Black man who was restrained by correctional officers during the booking process at the King County Jail.

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.