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Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

Do You Think Seattle Is Benefiting From Hosting The World Cup?

Seattle has benefited from the World Cup, with the city looking more vibrant and businesses seeing increased traffic, although some feel the benefits are limited to the downtown area and that the city's image is being affected.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Need For Support, Connection And Early Intervention

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the need for support, connection and early intervention to address the stigma, social expectations and lack of access to support that many men face when it comes to mental health.

As World Cup Visitors Arrive In Seattle, Black Businesses See Both Gains And Challenges

Black-owned businesses in Seattle are experiencing both gains and challenges from the influx of World Cup visitors, with some benefiting from increased sales and exposure, while others struggle to access the economic opportunities.

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Jack Leiter, and Cole Ragans

Good morning everyone! Pittsburgh native Cole Young had a homecoming to remember last night, delivering the go-ahead homer in a 3-2 Mariners victory over the Pirates. Importantly, Andrés Muñoz also looked electric last night. How are you feeling about our closer after his dominant showing? In Mariners news… Around the league…

Honoring A Legacy: ARTE NOIR And Def Chef Revive Black Panther-Inspired Community Breakfast Program

ARTE NOIR and Def Chef have partnered to launch a Free Community Breakfast Program at the historic Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Seattle's Central District, inspired by the Seattle Black Panther Party's legacy of providing free meals to the community.

Desmond Jackson Foundation Recognizes 19 Garfield Students For Academic Excellence

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Nineteen Garfield High School students were recognized this year through scholarships and achievement awards presented by the Desmond Jackson Foundation, a Seattle-based organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for young African American men. Founded in 2014 in memory of Desmond Jackson, a vibrant young man who was tragically killed […]

New King County Data Shows Permanent Supportive Housing Reduces Jail Bookings

Providing permanent supportive housing significantly reduces jail bookings, with reductions continuing over time, and 81% of residents with a recent jail booking experiencing a decline after obtaining stable housing, though racial disparities persist.

Wilson Unveils New Plan For 12th And Jackson

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a new strategy to address public safety challenges in the 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street area, which pairs increased police presence with investments in outreach, treatment and diversion programs.

King County Issues Burn Ban As Fire Risks Increase

King County has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for unincorporated areas due to rising temperatures and dry conditions, prohibiting yard debris and land-clearing fires, while recreational fires are still permitted under certain conditions.

Prince of Pittsburgh: Cole Young delivers go-ahead homer in 3-2 Mariners win

There’s a running joke in one of my group chats that Cole Young looks like a Disney prince who decided to play baseball instead (show me the lie). In tonight’s series opener against the Pirates, Young Prince Cole had a game fit for a golden era Disney film. Making his first-ever appearance as a big-leaguer […]