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OPINION | Seattle Residents Could Lose a Key Check on Environmental Reviews

Ahead of a July 1 hearing, three Seattle advocates argue CB 121215 would weaken one of residents' most accessible tools for challenging environmental reviews.

Community Passageways Will Cut 13 Staff in Rainier Beach This Summer When City Contract Ends

Community members have rallied around the nonprofit, and a petition to save the positions has garnered close to 450 signatures.

Community Transit Ridership Jumped 24% After Lynnwood Link Restructure

Since the Lynnwood Link Extension opened in August 2024, Community Transit has overhauled its network. The two Link stations in Snohomish County have allowed the agency to invest more service hours in local routes than ever before. This investment comes at the cost the Commuter routes, which the agency has truncated and rebranded as Express. … Continue reading "Community Transit Ridership Jumped 24% After Lynnwood Link Restructure"

PONGO POETRY | My Little Brother

Through this special monthly column in partnership with the South Seattle Emerald, Pongo invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery.

DOOM LOOP: Seattle's World Cup Ambassadors

A visitor learns about Seattle's unique customs.

Sunday Movie: Surrey-Langley Skytrain

Vancouver BC chose a Skytrain extension in the eastern Surrey-Langley suburbs over a competing surface light rail (LRT) proposal with a different L-shaped route. The video discusses the tradeoffs between the two, how to build an elevated rail extension, and the socioeconomic factors for the station cachement areas in both alternatives. (The B1M) This is … Continue reading "Sunday Movie: Surrey-Langley Skytrain"

The Roundup: Why Are We Hearing Gunfire in Rainier Beach?

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis shares some thoughts about the gun range gunshots ringing out in Rainier Beach.

REVIEW | Where to Eat an Unforgettable Roadside Meal in Rainier Valley

Once visited by the late Anthony Bourdain, Rainier Restaurant has something special for summer weekend diners.

Nickelsville to Open Rainier Valley Tiny House Village After Long Delays

After years of delays and political battles, Nickelsville's Brighton Village will soon welcome its first residents, bringing 14 tiny homes and a self-governed shelter community to Rainier Valley.

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.

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.