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Black Teens Face A Hidden Crisis Of Dating Violence

Intimate partner violence disproportionately affects Black youth, posing significant challenges in its recognition and escape. In response, mental health professionals are implementing targeted support and guidance to assist these young individuals in breaking free from abusive relationships.

U.S. Funding Cuts Have Hampered Response To The Deadly Ebola Crisis, Aid Workers Say

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn critical scrutiny to the Trump administration's foreign aid reductions and withdrawal from the World Health Organization. First responders and health experts contend these policy changes have significantly impeded global response efforts, contributing to delayed virus detection and severe shortages of critical medical supplies.

Elon Musk Expands AI Plant Accused Of Polluting Black Areas

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is at the center of an escalating environmental justice conflict, facing legal challenges from the NAACP and allied groups. The dispute stems from the expansion of an unpermitted power plant near Memphis, which has seen the addition of six gas-powered turbines, intensifying air pollution in nearby Black communities and prompting allegations of Clean Air Act violations.

Deconstructing Christian Nationalism

The presence of the Ku Klux Klan within a church, prominently featuring a 'Jesus Saves' sign, underscores a profound contradiction among certain Christian factions that reject core tenets of love and compassion. This phenomenon, alongside the rise of Christian nationalism, poses a significant threat by attempting to redefine national identity and undermine the constitutional right to religious freedom for non-Christian faiths.

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday, heading into Memorial Day weekend

6:01 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Friday, May 22, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Mostly sunny, low-70s high. Sunrise was at 5:23 am; sunset will be at 8:49 pm. TRANSIT TODAY Metro buses – Regular schedules today; Sunday schedule on Memorial Day. Washington State Ferries – Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route is on the regular three-boat schedule today, holiday […]

RECYCLING: Southwest Library planning device-dropoff event

If you have electronics you’d like to recycle, but don’t want to wait until the next Fauntleroy Church Recycle Roundup on October 3, you have an opportunity to do it next week! Here’s the announcement: The Southwest Library will be hosting a free device-dropoff event with PCs for People (formerly known as InterConnection) on Wednesday, […]

MEMORIAL DAY: Forest Lawn invites you to holiday ceremony in West Seattle

(2025 WSB photo by Dave Gershgorn) If you’re looking for a ceremonial way to observe Memorial Day on Monday, Forest Lawn in West Seattle has announced its annual ceremony: Join us in person to honor and remember at our Annual Memorial Day Celebration (2 pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery & Funeral Home)! Pay tribute to […]

FOLLOWUP: Co-op preschools press ahead to save programs

By Anne Higuera Reporting for West Seattle Blog Short on funds and running out of time, cooperative preschool program advocates at South Seattle and other colleges are asking for help from everyone from politicians to school administrators to intervene so that the programs don’t close permanently at the end of the school year in early […]

POST-HOLIDAY PREVIEW: Your next chance to bring questions, concerns to local police

Looking ahead past the holiday weekend: The next Southwest Precinct Advisory Council meeting – the community’s chance to hear from and talk with local police – is one week from tonight. Here’s the agenda announcement: Location: 4501 Delridge Way SW (Delridge Community Center) Date and Time: 5/28/2026 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm Purpose: To […]

BIZNOTE: CraftLab Seattle, founded here, is ‘returning’

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog Looking to expand your creative hobbies without the barrier of purchasing all new materials? CraftLab Seattle, opening this fall in West Seattle, will provide a space for prospective creatives to get a taste, and potentially pick up a new craft. CraftLab has existed since 2022 as a […]

Alki Community Council meeting, South Park tiny-house village info, book swap, plant sale, art, more for your Thursday

(Low tide even brought out bunnies at Lincoln Park. Photo by Erin Jackson) Here are the rest of our highlights for today/tonight, from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more – thanks to everyone who sends events for us to share!): HOPE SCHOOL GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE: As previewed last night, […]