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Seattle Medium
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Podcast: Rainier Beach High’s Rebuild Nears End, Realizing Community’s Modern Vision
After nearly six years of planning, construction, and community collaboration, Rainier Beach High School's extensive rebuild is nearing completion. The project will deliver a modern campus featuring updated classrooms, expanded athletic facilities, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center, all shaped by years of community input to better serve students, families, and the entire Southeast Seattle community. Lydig Construction served as the general contractor, transforming this collective vision into reality.
Seattle Medium
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Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb Into the 90s
Western Washington is bracing for a multi-day Heat Advisory beginning Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures, elevated wildfire risk, and incoming wildfire smoke from British Columbia, posing significant health and environmental concerns.
Seattle Medium
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The World Cup Is Over, Long Live The World Cup: A Look Back At One Of The Best Tournaments Ever
Spain has secured the 2026 World Cup title, concluding a tournament widely recognized as a resounding success. The event was distinguished by exceptional individual performances and notable underdog narratives, contributing to a memorable global sporting spectacle.
Seattle Medium
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Renee Messelin, First Black Woman Soldier To Serve Overseas, Honored At Lincoln Cemetery Memorial
A powerful ceremony in Elwood, Illinois, recently honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military. This recognition highlights Messelin's pioneering service, which had previously been obscured, marking a significant step in acknowledging her historical contributions.
Seattle Medium
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EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a decision to delay or adjust stricter diesel emission standards, a move the agency projects will save the trucking industry billions. However, public health advocates contend that this rollback disproportionately harms Black communities, who are already overexposed to traffic-related pollution near freight corridors due to historical inequities.
Seattle Medium
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Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A recent Word In Black livestream event convened experts, including Dr. Kaytura Felix and Tamara Mason, to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women. The panel concluded that systemic issues, rather than biological factors, drive these disparities, advocating for community-based solutions such as expanded midwifery care, mental health support, and financial stability initiatives.
Seattle Medium
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We Expect More From Jay-Z. Why Not BET?
Journalist Julienne Louis-Anderson highlights a perceived inconsistency in public scrutiny, contrasting the lack of political discourse at the recent BET Awards with the intense criticism directed at Jay-Z for his collaboration with Target, a retailer that faced a Black consumer boycott over its revocation of DEI policies.
Seattle Medium
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The Growing Cost Of Homelessness
San Francisco residents and hotel owners have initiated legal action against the city, alleging the Tenderloin district has been permitted to become a containment zone for rampant illegal drug use and other illicit activities. This development coincides with analyses, such as that by author David W. Marshall, which link the modern homelessness crisis to policy shifts under the Reagan administration, including significant reductions in affordable housing funding and social safety-net programs.
Westside Seattle
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West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year
West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year Off patr Sat, 07/18/2026 - 5:38pm
Westside Seattle
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"Out of Hand" hobby project becomes definitive price map for West Seattle grocery shoppers
"Out of Hand" hobby project becomes definitive price map for West Seattle grocery shoppers Off patr Sat, 07/18/2026 - 9:35am
Westside Seattle
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The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship
The human spark in the Big Dark: How Magen and Kellen Holgate are reclaiming Seattle’s sound through artist-centered mentorship Off patr Wed, 07/15/2026 - 5:41pm
Seattle Medium
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Thank You For Making Our Inaugural Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards A Huge Success
The Seattle Medium has concluded its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, a community-driven initiative designed to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impactful contributions and to celebrate Black excellence across the Pacific Northwest.