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Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

Sound Transit's Murky Path to Ballard, with Regionwide ST4 Hopes Dim

While hesitant to alter plans or go back to voters for funding, Sound Transit board members approved a "Request for Information" that could unearth more affordable plans for light rail to Ballard. Even so, the path to get the project back on schedule remains murky at best.

Court Ruling Against Seattle Growth Plan Undercuts State Housing Reforms

Ruling in favor of two groups trying to reopen environmental review of Seattle's Comprehensive Plan, a state Court of Appeals has affirmed a major loophole in recent state laws intended to reduce barriers to urban housing development. The decision could have big impacts statewide.

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

Op-Ed: It’s Time for Vending in Link Stations

Most transit systems across the world have integrated retail within stations. It’s time for Sound Transit to join the party by streamlining its fledgling vendor program.

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner

Anchorhead Coffee tunes into West Seattle: Award-winning roaster to take over former Starbucks corner Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 6:39pm

Wilson Proposes Doubling Transit Measure to Beef Up Seattle's Frequent Network

The City of Seattle's investment in King County Metro service would jump by 60% over the life of the proposed 10-year renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure. While backed by a sales tax increase, Wilson framed the measure as a path to affordability and access.

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:00pm

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

Seattle's Library Levy Renewal Campaign Kicks Into Full Gear

The seven-year levy renewal will invest around $68 million into the Seattle Public Library every year, providing more than a third of the department's budget. Library supporters see the measure as essential to provide library services to a growing city.

June Housing Forum, Socials, and July Fundraiser

Join The Urbanist for our June 10 housing forum and get your ticket for our Summer Endorsed Candidate Party on July 19. We're also hosting two social hours in June.

King County DCHS Seeks to Put Fraud Concerns to Bed with New Protocol

The King County Department of Community and Human Services has implemented reforms to prevent fraud and waste in the $1.8 billion in annual grant funding it administers. Meanwhile, an outside audit continues looking into flagged contracts.