Latest News

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.

Street Cheese Goes for (Dairy) Gold

Courtney Johnson brings championship cheesemongering to Beacon Hill.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

This Cruise Really Cooks

How one ship put its best fin forward and won over a food writer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Obituary: Victor Lockhart

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

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.

Why Doctors Say Sleep Is One Of The Best Forms Of Preventive Medicine

Medical experts emphasize that prioritizing consistent, quality sleep is a vital form of preventive medicine that protects physical health, mental well-being, and reduces the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and obesity.

Creating Long-Lasting Healthy Money Habits

JPMorganChase has issued comprehensive financial management guidance for students, emphasizing fundamental budgeting principles, digital financial organization, strategies for debt reduction, and the critical importance of establishing emergency savings.