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The Stranger
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Slog AM: Spain Wins the World Cup, the Iran War Keeps Escalating, and Diarrhea Lettuce Mystery Continues
Good Morning! After another weekend of perfect weather, the late summer nonsense is officially upon us this week: Temps will be in the 80s and 90s at least until Thursday, and we’re expecting a blanket of wildfire smoke from the Canadian wildfires to finally hit Western Washington. Now is an excellent time to dust off […] The post Slog AM: Spain Wins the World Cup, the Iran War Keeps Escalating, and Diarrhea Lettuce Mystery Continues appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Dr. Angela Griffin, Byrd Barr Place Honored For Leadership, Community Impact
Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place, recently discussed the organization's significant recognition at The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards during an appearance on the Rhythm & News Podcast. Byrd Barr Place, a cornerstone of Seattle's Black community for over six decades, was honored as Best Community Advocate in Education and runner-up for Best Non-Profit Organization, with Dr. Griffin herself named Best CEO/Executive Director in the nonprofit category.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Podcast: LaShellé Wines Founder Nicole Camp Named Seattle Medium Readers’ Choice Best Black Winemaker
Nicole Camp, founder and winemaker of LaShellé Wines, one of Washington state's few Black woman-owned wineries, has been honored as Best Black Winemaker in The Seattle Medium's inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Podcast: Rainier Beach High’s Rebuild Nears End, Realizing Community’s Modern Vision
After nearly six years of planning, construction, and community collaboration, Rainier Beach High School's extensive rebuild is nearing completion. The project will deliver a modern campus featuring updated classrooms, expanded athletic facilities, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center, all shaped by years of community input to better serve students, families, and the entire Southeast Seattle community. Lydig Construction served as the general contractor, transforming this collective vision into reality.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb Into the 90s
Western Washington is bracing for a multi-day Heat Advisory beginning Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures, elevated wildfire risk, and incoming wildfire smoke from British Columbia, posing significant health and environmental concerns.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
The World Cup Is Over, Long Live The World Cup: A Look Back At One Of The Best Tournaments Ever
Spain has secured the 2026 World Cup title, concluding a tournament widely recognized as a resounding success. The event was distinguished by exceptional individual performances and notable underdog narratives, contributing to a memorable global sporting spectacle.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
Renee Messelin, First Black Woman Soldier To Serve Overseas, Honored At Lincoln Cemetery Memorial
A powerful ceremony in Elwood, Illinois, recently honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military. This recognition highlights Messelin's pioneering service, which had previously been obscured, marking a significant step in acknowledging her historical contributions.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
EPA Rollback Could Bring Dirtier Air To Black Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a decision to delay or adjust stricter diesel emission standards, a move the agency projects will save the trucking industry billions. However, public health advocates contend that this rollback disproportionately harms Black communities, who are already overexposed to traffic-related pollution near freight corridors due to historical inequities.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
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
about 2 hours
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 2 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
about 4 hours
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.