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The Roundup: Does Juneteenth Still Belong to Black People?

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Marcus Harrison Green about Juneteenth and its commemoration and commercialization through the FIFA World Cup.

What to Do In and Around Seattle for Fourth of July

From parades and fireworks to classic car shows on America's 250th birthday.

Seattle Expands Policing, Services in Little Saigon and North Beacon Hill

Seattle is pairing expanded policing with outreach and overdose response in Little Saigon and North Beacon Hill, but residents are watching for real results.

Artists Design a Mini Golf Course Downtown

Putt-putt is getting creative.

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in South Seattle and Beyond

Celebrate Juneteenth with block parties, pop-up markets, live music, family activities, and community gatherings centering Black joy across the South End and beyond.

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

Seattle Shut Out at James Beard Foundation Awards for Seventh Straight Year

We don't need your fancy awards, anyway.

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

Seattle Neighborhoods Throw the Best Festivals

Outside is our best side.

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

DOOM LOOP: Journalism

A local reporter plies her craft.

Bellevue Homeowners Say Light Rail Noise on I-90 Ruining Area’s Peaceful Freeway Ambience

A group of Bellevue homeowners are telling Sound Transit that the low hum of the new light rail line across Lake Washington has completely ruined their waterfront neighborhood’s peaceful, freeway ambience of thousands of cars driving by all day every day. “I can’t even hear rush hour anymore,” said Enatai waterfront mansion owner Rhett Criar. […]