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The Stranger
29 days
Laurelhurst Community Council Will Support Ending Policy that Reduces Helicopter Landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital
For more than 30 years, Seattle Children’s Hospital has abided by a voluntary agreement with the Laurelhurst Community Council (LCC) and the city to restrict which medevac helicopter flights carrying sick children can land directly at the hospital to the most serious cases. A Reddit post last week brought this long-standing agreement to the public’s […] The post Laurelhurst Community Council Will Support Ending Policy that Reduces Helicopter Landings at Seattle Children’s Hospital appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
29 days
Slog AM: Your Bad Dad Can’t Leave the Country, We Can Finally Send Handguns in the Mail, and Are World Cup Fans Ghosting Seattle?
Roadwork Nightmare Weekend: Roadwork will be paused during the FIFA World Cup, so crews must kick it into high gear this weekend. Closures will typically start late Friday night and extend until early Monday morning. The impacted roads are: Save the Trains: Sound Transit is in a $38 million hole and is trying to scrap […] The post Slog AM: Your Bad Dad Can’t Leave the Country, We Can Finally Send Handguns in the Mail, and Are World Cup Fans Ghosting Seattle? appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
29 days
AG Nick Brown Announces Two Legal Victories Against Trump Administration
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced two legal victories this week, successfully challenging actions by the Trump administration. These rulings blocked the imposition of tariffs on imported goods and restored homeland security funding that states argued was politically motivated, underscoring efforts to uphold the rule of law and protect vital state resources.
Seattle Medium
29 days
What We Know About The Canvas Hack Impacting Thousands Of Schools
An apparent cyberattack, claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters, shut down Canvas, a prominent education platform utilized by universities and K-12 schools across the United States, disrupting access to essential classroom materials. The group issued a ransom demand, threatening to leak sensitive data from millions of users, including students, teachers, and staff, if their conditions were not met.
Seattle Medium
29 days
What The Numbers Tell Us About Hantavirus
The World Health Organization has confirmed five hantavirus infections among individuals connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius, resulting in three fatalities and potential exposure for 147 people. Health authorities are actively tracing contacts and implementing containment measures for the outbreak, which the WHO suggests may have involved human-to-human transmission aboard the vessel, a significant deviation from the virus's typical rodent-associated spread. Despite the confirmed cases, the organization maintains that the risk to the general public remains low.
Seattle Medium
29 days
‘Pray and Stay’ Is Still Hurting Black Women In Church
Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, reports that while many Black churches have advanced in addressing domestic violence, a notable number still compel women to prioritize institutional preservation. This often involves pressuring survivors to remain in abusive relationships, forgive perpetrators, and protect the church's image rather than ensuring their safety.
Seattle Medium
29 days
How Iran Turned Trap And Hip-Hop Into Viral War Propaganda
AI-generated Lego videos, incorporating hip-hop music and rap lyrics, are emerging as a new form of propaganda, dubbed 'hip-hop-aganda.' These clips, while entertaining, are identified by experts as a sophisticated and dangerous method to express frustration with U.S. foreign policy, leveraging Black American cultural forms for political messaging.
Seattle Medium
29 days
Gerrymandering Isn’t Just Political—It’s Economic
Gerrymandering functions as a strategic tool to manage Black political power and economic resources, resulting in diminished influence and exacerbated economic inequality within Black communities.
Seattle Medium
29 days
Prepaid Cards And Specialty Accounts: Tips For Smart Spending
Specialty bank accounts and prepaid cards serve as strategic financial instruments, facilitating disciplined expense management, judicious saving, and purposeful spending. These tools offer distinct advantages, including the separation of funds from primary checking accounts, the automation of transfers, and a reduced susceptibility to financial fraud.
Seattle Medium
29 days
Simple Ways To Help Picky Eaters Branch Out
Picky eating, a prevalent developmental phase impacting up to 50% of toddlers and young children, frequently contributes to family mealtime stress. Nevertheless, expert-recommended strategies offer pathways to foster more positive and less contentious dining experiences.
Seattle Medium
29 days
How To Ease Back Into A Social Schedule This Spring And Summer
Research underscores the critical role of social engagement in promoting overall wellness among aging populations. To facilitate the re-establishment of social routines, accessible activities such as volunteering, participation in walking groups, and attendance at lectures and concerts are recommended.
The Stranger
29 days
More Balloon Bullshit
[Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted shortly after the I, Anonymous letter from a mom who was mad that someone stole all her balloons… related? You decide!] I was having a bad day, so I decided to take a quick stroll through the park, and what do I find? Someone had apparently had a party or picnic and decided to decorate […] The post More Balloon Bullshit appeared first on The Stranger.