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Seattle Medium
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Saving Black Mothers Starts Outside The Hospital
A recent Word In Black livestream event convened experts, including Dr. Kaytura Felix and Tamara Mason, to address the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women. The panel concluded that systemic issues, rather than biological factors, drive these disparities, advocating for community-based solutions such as expanded midwifery care, mental health support, and financial stability initiatives.
Seattle Medium
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We Expect More From Jay-Z. Why Not BET?
Journalist Julienne Louis-Anderson highlights a perceived inconsistency in public scrutiny, contrasting the lack of political discourse at the recent BET Awards with the intense criticism directed at Jay-Z for his collaboration with Target, a retailer that faced a Black consumer boycott over its revocation of DEI policies.
Seattle Medium
about 7 hours
The Growing Cost Of Homelessness
San Francisco residents and hotel owners have initiated legal action against the city, alleging the Tenderloin district has been permitted to become a containment zone for rampant illegal drug use and other illicit activities. This development coincides with analyses, such as that by author David W. Marshall, which link the modern homelessness crisis to policy shifts under the Reagan administration, including significant reductions in affordable housing funding and social safety-net programs.
The Urbanist
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Property Owner Opposition Prompts Seattle Public Restroom Reshuffle
A pair of public restrooms near 1st Avenue S and S Charles Street will be relocated by early August after SDOT settled with a nearby property owner who filed an appeal. Cederstrand Rentals LLC called the use "incompatible" with the standards of the Pioneer Square historic district.
The Urbanist
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Pierce County Pursues Regional Homelessness Approach, Hoping to Avoid Neighbor’s Pitfalls
Many years in the making, Pierce County’s coordinated approach to homelessness still faces challenges after being approved by county council in June. With King County partially dismantling its troubled regional authority, Pierce County hopes to avoid the same mistakes.
GeekWire
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Etzioni on AI: Uncle Sam wants a stake in leading AI companies — what could possibly go wrong?
Although bipartisan momentum is building for the federal government to take equity positions in major AI firms, this strategy risks compromising regulatory neutrality unless strict guardrails and sunset clauses are established. Read More
GeekWire
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Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of July 12, 2026
See the technology stories that people were reading on GeekWire for the week of July 12, 2026. Read More
Westside Seattle
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West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year
West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year Off patr Sat, 07/18/2026 - 5:38pm
Westside Seattle
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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
GeekWire
2 days
AI weapons under scrutiny as activists plan weekend protest at Anduril’s Seattle office
Activists plan a Sunday protest outside Anduril's Seattle office over AI-powered military technology, as the defense company expands its presence in Washington. Read More
GeekWire
2 days
Silicon Valley icon Vinod Khosla: What kind of Seahawks owner will he be?
Silicon Valley legend Vinod Khosla's family is leading a group that's buying the Seattle Seahawks for a record $9.6 billion. We dug into hours of his talks and interviews to answer the big questions on this week's GeekWire Podcast. Read More
The Urbanist
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Seattle Council and Mayor Butt Heads Over Universal Free School Meals
Seattle City Council is weighing an amendment that would delay Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposal for universal free school meals in favor of a more cautious expansion and a voucher food assistance program.