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Seattle Medium
26 days
On This Mother’s Day, Three Louisiana Mothers Grieve The Deaths Of Eight Of Their Children, Seven Killed By Their Own Father
The April 19 mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which claimed the lives of eight children, has prompted a national reckoning with the deadly intersection of mental health crises and gun violence. Hundreds gathered for a solemn funeral service, honoring the 'Eternal 8' and highlighting the profound community grief.
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Person Who Jumped Perimeter Fence Is Hit And Killed By Frontier Plane During Takeoff On Denver Runway, Airport Says
A Frontier Airlines flight at Denver International Airport struck and killed a pedestrian who had breached airport security, resulting in 12 reported injuries among passengers and a brief engine fire. The incident prompted the temporary closure of the runway and the cancellation of the flight.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Who Was The Enslaved Black Child Depicted In Famous 18th-Century Portrait? Researchers Can Now Tell His Story
Researchers have definitively identified 'Jersey,' the enslaved Black child depicted in an 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds, as a real individual. Challenging prior assumptions that such figures were often imaginary, the findings confirm Jersey's service in the Royal Navy and his later baptism as George Walker, shedding light on the historical presence and contributions of marginalized persons.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Waves Of Passengers Evacuated From Cruise Ship Hit By Deadly Hantavirus
The MV Hondius cruise ship, impacted by a hantavirus outbreak, commenced the evacuation of 94 passengers from 19 nationalities at the Port of Granadilla de Abona in Tenerife, Spain, with further repatriations slated for Monday.
Seattle Medium
26 days
In The Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify
Church hats remain a significant symbol within Black church culture, worn by Black women as expressions of devotion, dignity, and self-expression. This enduring tradition is rooted in scriptural interpretations, post-Emancipation history, and the creative contributions of Black women across generations, asserting worth in spaces that often sought to diminish their presence.
Seattle Medium
26 days
FBI Search Of Black Virginia Senator’s Office Sparks Fury
Federal agents have searched the Portsmouth office of Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation. The action has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and Black voters, who view it as political retribution for Lucas's influential role in the state's contentious redistricting battles.
Seattle Medium
26 days
Civil Rights Leaders Prepare For Fight After Axing Of Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court's April 28 ruling, which invalidated Louisiana's second majority-Black congressional district, has drawn sharp criticism from Civil Rights leaders, who assert the decision undermines the Voting Rights Act and facilitates expanded partisan gerrymandering by Republicans.
Seattle Medium
26 days
The WSJ Got It Wrong: It’s This Administration Who Has A Jim Crow Fantasy
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais is set to significantly impact minority voters, effectively weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. This ruling could enable states to suppress Black voter turnout and diminish Black congressional representation, potentially to levels not witnessed since the Reconstruction era.
The Urbanist
26 days
Sound Transit Board Grapples with Plan to Rebalance ST3
The "affordable ST3" plan still leaves $11-$13 billion in projects unfunded, as Sound Transit board members vow to look for additional revenue and cost savings. With a May 28 board vote fast approaching, the rebalancing proposal looks mostly baked at this point.
The Urbanist
27 days
ICYMI: Ryan Packer Breaks Down ST3 Rail Debate on KUOW Soundside
KUOW's Soundside recently did a special on Sound Transit system expansion deliberations that heavily featured Urbanist contributing editor Ryan Packer. It's a great primer on the debate about how to best close the agency's $34.5 billion budget gap. Give it a listen!
The Urbanist
28 days
Op-Ed: Urging Transit Officials to Join the 2026 Week Without Driving
Riding the bus regularly can help officials make better policy decisions. Nondrivers Alliance wants your help to invite them to participate in the annual Week Without Driving this fall.
Seattle Medium
29 days
Podcast: Seattle Medium Opens Nominations For Best Of The Best Northwest Awards
The Seattle Medium has launched the inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Reader’s Choice Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate individuals, businesses, organizations, and leaders who significantly contribute to the Pacific Northwest community. The campaign is presently in its nominations phase, emphasizing community participation to identify those making a substantial impact.