Latest News

Super Bowl champion Seahawks announce series of public ‘Trophy Tour’ dates

The Seattle Seahawks are preparing a year’s worth of fun for Emerald City football fans. On Wednesday, the Seahawks announced a series of dates for a Lombardi Trophy tour, beginning with select dates during training camp throughout July and August. These dates will be open to the public, making for a prime opportunity for all […]

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.

Business Capital For New Entrepreneurs: Funding Strategies And Credit Tips To Help You Grow

New entrepreneurs in Seattle are leveraging a multi-faceted approach to secure business capital, focusing on strategic planning, accessing local grants, establishing banking relationships, utilizing crowdfunding platforms, and engaging with angel investors or venture capital firms.

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.

Hey, Cousin: What I Saw On Juneteenth At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

On Juneteenth, a significant event unfolded at the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's former plantation, marking the first time Black music was celebrated on the historic site. The gathering, attended by descendants of enslaved individuals and a diverse community, served to acknowledge a shared, complex history and emphasize the inherent interconnectedness of all people, transcending racial boundaries.

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.

Seahawks Reacts Survey: Which Seahawk (not named JSN) will have the most catches?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run was fueled not just by the NFL’s best defense, but […]

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.