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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

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

Fremont events July 22-25

Here’s some good stuff happening in the neighborhood:  July 22: Trans/Nonbinary Craft Evening Sabina is hosting a crafting night for trans and nonbinary folks at Ophelia’s Books, 3504 Fremont Ave N. Bring your own project or make repurposed book-page envelopes — supplies provided (small donation for materials requested). Cis friends and family welcome too. All […]

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

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

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.

Public meetings this week on Green Lake community center redesign

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hosting two public meetings this week to share design updates on the Green Lake Community Center rebuild and gather community input. The meetings are tonight, Wednesday, July 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Both are at the Green Lake Community Center, […]

Do You Think Enough Is Being Done To Address Affordable Housing?

Residents expressed varying perspectives on Seattle's affordable housing efforts, citing concerns over high costs, developer priorities, and the effectiveness of existing social programs.

Obituary: Victor Lockhart

Victor Lockhart, a former shipyard worker and dedicated member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, passed away on May 7, 2026.

In Loving Memory of Hartsel F. Hilliard

Hartsel F. Hilliard, a veteran helicopter pilot and pioneering Black commercial aviator who served in the Vietnam War, passed away on May 22, 2026, following a battle with multiple myeloma.

Doctors See New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Recent advances in targeted therapies and treatment sequencing are providing new hope for improving survival rates in patients fighting pancreatic cancer.