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OPINION | A Bad Cycle for South Seattle: The Inequity of Expanded Closure of Lake Washington Boulevard

Just as environmental calamities hit BIPOC communities first and disproportionately, solutions — including, most certainly, a transportation mode shift away from cars — is more onerous for people of color and other marginalized groups.

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle Off patr Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:47am

PONGO POETRY | Dark Colors

Through this special monthly column in partnership with the South Seattle Emerald, Pongo invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery.

DOOM LOOP: First Perfect Day

A Seattleite grapples with the arrival of summertime.

OPINION | Make This Memorial Day Different

Are we willing to take action to change ourselves so that our personal behavior and attitudes reflect peacemaking rather than acceptance of war?

The Roundup: The Scoop on South End Eateries

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Grace Madigan about the Emerald's new food column that will feature the South End's expansive culinary cuisine.

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup Off patr Fri, 05/22/2026 - 5:42pm

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.

White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements

White Center "Glows Up": King County celebrates new lights and major road improvements Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 10:27pm

Millionaires Tax Payers Assured They Only Need to Cut Back on Lattes to Afford Fifth Home

Future Millionaires Tax payers panicked about how they’re ever going to afford their fifth home if they have to one day pay a 9% tax on all annual income over $1 million were assured today that all they have to do is cut back on a few lattes. “I know times are hard, but just […]

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club

Scaling new heights: Inside West Seattle’s remarkable Castle Climbing Club Off patr Thu, 05/21/2026 - 5:11pm

Massive Monkees’ Annual Breakdance Battle is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen