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Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event

1. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, responding to a question from PubliCola, said the police department does not plan to… The post Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event appeared first on PubliCola.

Seahawks receive their Super Bowl 60 rings, which have a cool ‘special button’

The time has come. The 2025 Seattle Seahawks have received their Super Bowl 60 ring, and it is a true beauty. The first thing you (or at least this author) noticed was the visual of the two Lombardi trophies on the face of the ring, behind the Seahawks logo (which is made out of blue […]

Former Seahawks pass rusher Cassius Marsh retires with Seattle

There’s a certain grieving period that all professional athletes go through when deciding to hang up their cleats. For some, it’s short and easy, but others take longer to come to terms with a new reality. For former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Cassius Marsh, that period was around five years, as he finally decided to […]

Reviewing Deven Eastern and his fit with the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks enjoy an explosive, run stuffing defensive tackle that can apply pressure to the quarterback: Cortez Kennedy, Brandon Mebane, Poona Ford and Joe Nash, to name a few former players. Enter rookie Deven Eastern. With their second pick in the seventh round, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald selected the Minnesota Golden Gopher to […]

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

Seahawks News 6/11: Thoughts on Seahawks Minicamp

In Today’s Links: injury updates, Magic: the Gathering aficionado Cassius Marsh retires a Seahawk, a new view of Sam Darnold, Amari Kight looks like he will get more snaps this season, and a little bit more. Light activity, like Charbonnet, in the links. Thanks for being here. Oh. Happy Friday. Go, ‘Hawks! #np hate that […]

Seahawks to hold joint practice with Titans in Nashville (again)

The Seattle Seahawks have been back in the world of preseason joint practices ever since Mike Macdonald became head coach in 2024. While we’ve yet to see joint practices come to Renton, the Seahawks will once again use one of their preseason road trips as an opportunity to scrimmage before the game itself. ESPN’s Brady […]

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mike Macdonald: Seahawks looking at early training camp return for Tory Horton

The Seattle Seahawks wrap up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. A notable absence from practice is second-year wide receiver Tory Horton, who missed the back-end of Seattle’s season with a shin injury. Last month, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that there was a chance that Horton would be able to do some on-field […]

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

Another Upheaval on Mayor Wilson’s Staff as Communications Director Departs

By Erica C. Barnett In the latest upheaval at the mayor’s office, Mayor Katie Wilson’s communications director, Seferiana Day, is… The post Another Upheaval on Mayor Wilson’s Staff as Communications Director Departs appeared first on PubliCola.

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.