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Seattle Medium
14 minutes
Black Girls Disproportionately Impacted by Child Sex Trafficking In King County
Black girls are disproportionately impacted by child sex trafficking in King County, accounting for 44-52% of victims despite making up only 4.4% of the population, due to systemic failures, racial bias, housing instability, and chronic underinvestment.
Seattle Medium
29 minutes
Experts Say Seattle’s Black Middle Class Is Not Disappearing But Being Displaced
Seattle's Black middle class is being displaced by rising housing costs, wealth disparities, and long-standing structural inequities, making it more difficult for Black families to access wealth-building opportunities.
Seattle Medium
44 minutes
As Costs Rise, Solid Ground Works to Keep Families From Falling Into Crisis
Solid Ground is an anti-poverty and social service organization in Seattle that is working to help families stay financially stable by providing services and partnering with Black-led organizations, while also advocating for policy changes to address systemic issues.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
City Initiative Empowers Students To Lead Mental Health And Safety Efforts At Five Seattle High Schools
The City of Seattle has launched a youth-led mental health and safety initiative at five public high schools, empowering students to design awareness campaigns, connect classmates with resources, and promote conversations about mental health and community well-being.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
City Council Proposal Could Expand Utility Discounts To 31,000 Households
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has proposed legislation to expand eligibility for the city's Utility Discount Program, providing up to $1,000 in annual savings on utility bills for an estimated 31,000 additional low-income households.
City Cast Seattle
about 4 hours
Are You Saying ‘Bagel’ Wrong? Plus, WA Tightens the Belt and We Say Goodbye to Hilary Knight
Today on the podcast, Host Jane C. Hu brings on linguistics professor Kara Becker to explain that, actually, audience development manager Ben Keenan’s PNW accent is normal and part of an evolving way people speak all around the country. Then, Jane is joined by Ava Wood, AKA 365 Hockey Girl, and contributor Brett Hamil to discuss the distressing news that Torrent fan favorite Hilary Knight is headed to Detroit via Las Vegas, as well as what the league will look like next year. Finally, the trio runs through some headlines: Costco’s gas records, 10K people signing up for the Seattle Social Housing lottery, and the news that Governor Ferguson wants to find ways to save some money across the state. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 10th episode: Seattle Restored Argosy Cruises pFriem Family Brewers Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Seattle Medium
about 19 hours
Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency
Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.
Seattle Medium
about 20 hours
Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts
Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.
Seattle Medium
about 21 hours
New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.
Seattle Medium
about 21 hours
Cherry Street Farm’s Youth Sow The Seeds For Their Futures
Cherry Street Farm, a Seattle-based urban agricultural initiative, is advancing community health and food resilience through its dual mission of youth education and local produce distribution. The farm's Youth Excellence Program instructs local youth in home-farming, plant-based culinary skills, and green career pathways, while its cultivation efforts supply fresh produce to area hospitals, restaurants, and food banks.