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1 Year Later, How WA's Controversial Cap on Rent Hikes Has Been Enforced

A year into Washington’s limit on residential rent increases, the state has yet to collect a cent in civil penalties from landlords.

Where's Seattle's Best Ice Cream? Plus,  Former Mayor Harrell's New Job

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by regular contributors Chase Hutchinson and Hannah Krieg to talk through the organizing, labor, and politics that are happening now. Then they dig into former Mayor Bruce Harrell’s next move, Seattle Social Housing Developers first big purchase, and some updates to Gas Works Park and the Washington State Ferry. Plus, ice cream aficionado James Douthit comes on to tell Jane about his quest to try all the spots in Seattle that make their own ice cream, and what spots were the cream of the crop! Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: If you enjoyed the interview with Ashley Porter, the Program Director of Seattle Restored, learn more here. Learn more about the  sponsors of this May 27th episode: Travel Dundee FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

To Honor the Season, Wa Na Wari and NAAM Will Stage a 'Black Graduation'

On May 30 and May 31, Wa Na Wari and the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) will host "Black Graduation," an art fair showcasing art from Black creators from across the Pacific Northwest.

Is King County Shortchanging Us? Plus, Seattle's Next Art Festival and Bellevue Pays To Park

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by Elisheba Wokoma, co-founder and curator of the community art center Wa Na Wari, and their upcoming art fair, Black Graduation. Jane and Elisheba talk about Wa Na Wari’s plan to create a fun, community-oriented event, the fact that you don’t need to be rich to collect art, and how the organization wants to respond to the needs of their community. Later, Jane is joined by contributor Ryan Packer and Creative Producer Liam Billingham to talk about the latest on Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, which aims to create or expand new neighborhood centers. They also get into the way Seattle may be getting shortchanged in King County’s new proposed plan for road repair, funded by tax collection. Finally, they talk about the news that Bellevue is going to start charging for parking in certain neighborhoods and the various challenges posed by parking versus taking public transportation.  Learn more about the sponsors of this May 26th episode: Travel Dundee Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

South End Life: Attorney General Nick Brown Talks Challenge Coins and Their Meaning During Memorial Day

Challenge coins are small metal tokens engraved with emblems. They're a revered part of military culture. The Emerald caught up with Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown to talk about what these small metal tokens mean.

OPINION | A Bad Cycle for South Seattle: The Inequity of Expanded Closure of Lake Washington Boulevard

Just as environmental calamities hit BIPOC communities first and disproportionately, solutions — including, most certainly, a transportation mode shift away from cars — is more onerous for people of color and other marginalized groups.

PONGO POETRY | Dark Colors

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: First Perfect Day

A Seattleite grapples with the arrival of summertime.

OPINION | Make This Memorial Day Different

Are we willing to take action to change ourselves so that our personal behavior and attitudes reflect peacemaking rather than acceptance of war?

The Roundup: The Scoop on South End Eateries

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Grace Madigan about the Emerald's new food column that will feature the South End's expansive culinary cuisine.

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.

What’s a Worker-Cooperative? Plus, Seattle IMAX Is Dead and Where To Take a Wealth Walk

Today on the podcast, host Jane C. Hu is joined by regular contributors Marcus Harrison Green and Chase Hutchinson to talk about the state of worker-owned collective businesses in Seattle. Does Rainier Beach’s Jude’s show us a path forward to alternatives to big business threatening to leave the state, and why isn’t the media focusing more on success than failure? Then, Chase tells us about the unfortunate news coming from Seattle Center: you won’t be able to see new Hollywood movies on IMAX anymore. Plus, the exciting new Seattle-based film coming out of the Cannes film festival! Finally, Jane sits down with theater artist Ryan Guzzo Purcell to discuss his theatrical walking tour Wealth Walk, which is happening now through the beginning of June.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Travel Dundee King Harvest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.