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The Urbanist
19 days
New County Transportation Funding Measure Could Shortchange Seattle
An amendment put forward by King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain would cap Seattle's participation in a new pass-through funding program to well below the city's proportional share, resulting in millions less going to the city.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Brown’s Unfinished Promise
The landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling established that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. However, educational inequality remains deeply entrenched in American life, with schools serving Black students frequently experiencing staffing shortages, aging infrastructure, limited advanced courses, and more stringent disciplinary systems.
The Urbanist
20 days
Op-Ed: Trailhead Direct Transit Is Great. It Can Be Even Better.
King County should expand its wildly popular Trailhead Direct transit shuttle service. Here are a handful of ways to enhance service and get even more hikers and bikers to regional trailheads.
The Urbanist
21 days
Local Officials Share Transit Aspirations for World Cup
Local leaders plugged expanded transit options for Seattle's World Cup matches this summer and shared their goal for 80% of fans to arrive without a personal vehicle. Here's what is planned.
The Urbanist
22 days
Sound Transit Insists It Has No Idea When Light Rail Will Reach Ballard
Seattle leaders have been urging Sound Transit to provide a date estimating light rail's arrival to Ballard in light of plans to defer the station indefinitely, but the agency is insisting it doesn't know. This has not sat well with advocates.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Podcast: Financial Wellness: Experts Stress Sustainable Habits Amid Economic Uncertainty
Financial experts assert that achieving financial stability in an increasingly unpredictable economy requires a shift from short-term solutions to consistent, long-term habits. These include diligent budgeting, consistent saving, and strategic future planning, all vital for cultivating financial flexibility.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Podcast: New Seattle Play Explores Vulnerability And Healing Among Black Men
A new stage production, "Black Man Goes To Therapy," written by and starring Jeremy Rubin, is set to open in Seattle, addressing the critical and often overlooked conversation surrounding mental health, healing, and vulnerability among Black men. The play blends humor, emotion, and reflection to explore these significant themes, aiming to foster open dialogue within the community.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Podcast: Black Seattle Police Officers Allege Years Of Racial Harassment In Recent Lawsuit
Legal claims filed by two veteran Black Seattle police officers detail years of alleged racial harassment, unequal treatment, retaliation, and hostile workplace conditions within the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Justice Clarence Thomas Laments ‘Very Dicey’ Threats To Judiciary And Heightened Security For Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has voiced concerns regarding the heightened security protocols now necessary for members of the judiciary, noting that these measures have significantly restricted his engagement in public activities.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Without Childhood Photos, A Haitian American Artist Spends A Decade Imagining Her Family Archive
Artist Widline Cadet has established a multimedia archive, comprising photographs, videos, sound, and sculptures, to explore the diasporic experience and the elusiveness of memory, with her work currently showcased in the exhibition "Currents 40: Widline Cadet" at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths
Black women continue to experience significantly higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and mortality compared to white women, with mental health increasingly recognized as a critical contributor to this persistent public health crisis.
Seattle Medium
22 days
Hunger By Policy: SNAP Cuts Hit Hardest In Black America
The "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law in 2025, has significantly reduced funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $187 billion over the next decade. This legislative action has resulted in over 4 million individuals losing benefits, with Black Americans disproportionately affected by expanded work requirements, new purchasing restrictions, and the removal of benefits for legal immigrants.