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REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival

REMINDER: World Cup action hits White Center this Friday at “Gather for Goals” Festival Off patr Thu, 06/25/2026 - 11:35am

SPD May Slow Hiring in 2026 Amid Budget, Training Challenges

Seattle police hiring could slow despite rising officer numbers, as budget pressures and training bottlenecks reshape staffing plans that could affect response across neighborhoods, including the South End.

West Seattle Ledger

West Seattle Ledger Off patr Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:18pm

COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

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.

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue Off patr Tue, 06/23/2026 - 7:07pm

Exit interview: Tony Castricone reflects on his time at Washington

The play-by-play man is headed to the NFL after eight football seasons at UW.

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times

After decades of inaction, Washington's Legislature has finally taken meaningful steps to modernize the state's antiquated, upside down tax code and require the wealthy to pay what they owe. But the job's not done. There's more to do -- and doing it will also allow us to address another looming revenue shortfall responsibly and thoughtfully. Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

COLUMN | Young Seattle Authors Find Their Voices Through the Storybook Project

Reagan Jackson introduces the young writers behind AHSHAY's Storybook Project, a seven-week pilot helping marginalized youth see themselves as authors.

Pickleball vs. Tennis: Seattle Residents clash over future of Alki courts as city hosts final Public Engagement sessions

Pickleball vs. Tennis: Seattle Residents clash over future of Alki courts as city hosts final Public Engagement sessions Off patr Sun, 06/21/2026 - 1:10pm

LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session

NPI is providing live updates from the final day of the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention in Lilac City. The general session is scheduled from 9 AM to possibly 5 PM, with ongoing coverage to keep followers informed throughout the day. LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.