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When Politics Intersects With Professional Sports

Sports events often serve as a unifying escape from political divisions, yet athletes who introduce political statements during these occasions can face significant backlash and career-altering consequences.

Obituary: Elaine Calloway

Elaine Calloway, a beloved mother figure, was a dedicated employee of Bank of America and Renton Technical College for over 40 years, and will be remembered for her generosity, love of sewing, and her passion for designing houses and gardening.

Summer Meals Program Returns June 24 To Help Bridge Summer Hunger Gap

The Summer Meals program will provide free meals to children and teens in King County from June 24 to August 18, utilizing schools, community centers and other neighborhood locations, with no enrollment requirements or participation fees.

Hostages Released And Suspect Is Dead After Hourslong Bomb Threat At California Bank Building, Police Say

A 15-hour standoff involving hostages and a bomb threat at a Bakersfield, California, bank building ended Wednesday morning with the suspect dead and all hostages unharmed.

People Are Flooding A.I. Chatbots With Health Questions. Microsoft Is Teaming Up With Mayo Clinic To Help

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic have forged a partnership to develop an artificial intelligence model. This model will be specifically trained on comprehensive medical data, with the objective of powering AI tools for clinicians and patients, and significantly improving the accuracy of health-related advice.

King County Secures Site For Skyway’s First Community Center

King County has secured the former Skyway Park Bowl property to build Skyway's first community center, marking a major milestone in the community's decades-long effort to create a dedicated gathering place for recreation, youth programming, and family services.

Voting Begins For The Seattle Medium’s Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards, Nominees Announced

The Seattle Medium has announced the nominees for its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, with community voting open from June 1 to June 19, 2026.

Seattle Restores Historic Pan-African Crosswalks In Central District

The Seattle Department of Transportation is restoring 11 of the Central District's iconic Pan-African flag crosswalks, which were created by community members to celebrate Black heritage, identity and resilience in Seattle's historically Black neighborhood.

King County Launches YouthWorks Program Offering More Than 200 Summer Opportunities for Young People

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has launched YouthWorks, a new workforce development program that provides more than 200 paid internships and volunteer opportunities for young people ages 16 to 24 this summer.

Why Isn’t Ballard Getting Light Rail? Plus, is Melinda French Gates Going To Bring Back The Sonics?

Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributor and Urbanist contributing editor Ryan Packer to catch us up on the latest from Sound Transit’s controversial decision to defer The Ballard Link Extension, and also the appeals to Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan, and why they maybe shouldn’t have happened. They are also joined by comedian, cartoonist, and contributor Brett Hamil, who brings the cheers and jeers. Finally, they discuss the closure of Wild Waves and plans to turn it into a giant warehouse, the broken window at one of the Throne toilets downtown, and the news that Melinda French Gates has a minority stake in the parent company of the Kraken. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3rd episode: Travel Dundee Seattle Art Museum Argosy Cruises 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.

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

Another Mysterious Death Strikes A Nerve

The discovery of 16-year-old Juliana Nzita, found deceased on church property in Charlotte, North Carolina, has generated significant suspicion within Black communities. While authorities classified the death as suicide, the incident has drawn parallels to historical patterns of racial violence and raised questions regarding official investigations.