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Inside One of 18 Data Centers Operating in Tukwila Industrial Park

Seattle is restricting new data centers, but Tukwila already has 18 in one industrial park. Here's what the Emerald found inside one of them.

OPINION | Neglected Traffic Medians on Rainier Avenue South Point to Inequity in the South End

When Jillian Altizer travels to other parts of Seattle, she notices the resources present in other neighborhoods that the South End lacks — inequity that's evident in how a median on Rainier Avenue South is being "landscaped."

DOOM LOOP: Shrinking

Two outspoken local commentators resist the changing perceptions of Seattle.

7 thoughts on Censere Gaylord's commitment to Washington

What to know about the four-star cornerback.

The Roundup: Eddie Lin Defends a Delay-Busting Bill

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Eddie Lin about why he supports a bill that he says will eliminate delays in Council's decision-making process.

Stepping up: 9 players who could raise Washington's ceiling in 2026

Rather than focus on established stars, let's look at less-heralded players who could step up.

COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

REVIEW | In Hillman City, a Menu that Spotlights Northern Mexico Includes a Surprise: Hot Dogs

COLUMN | Why Was Tyran Stokes Presumed Guilty Over a 5-Second Video?

Glenn Nelson connects an unfounded amateur-standing complaint involving Rainier Beach’s star to the same rush to judgment that surrounded Brandon Roy at Garfield.

Penalties Loom for Washington if State Doesn’t Improve Food Stamp Error Rates

As Washington works to reduce food stamp payment errors, advocates warn new federal rules could make it harder for thousands to keep benefits.

Washington's 22 most important (non-QB) players for 2026

Who will the Huskies rely on most this year?

Kayla Floyd Is Ready to Punch Her Ticket to National Boxing Glory

At Reign City Athletics, Kayla Floyd trains for a bigger stage as Seattle's changing neighborhoods test the boxing community that raised her.