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Seattle Medium
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Seattle, King County Announce Major Restructuring of Regional Homelessness Authority
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a plan to transfer most homelessness service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) back to the Seattle Human Services Department and King County's Department of Community and Human Services, with transfers commencing in January 2027. This restructuring addresses significant financial management and oversight concerns identified in an independent forensic evaluation, aiming to strengthen accountability and preserve critical services.
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What KCRHA’s Restructuring Means For Homelessness Providers And The People They Serve
Seattle and King County officials have unveiled a comprehensive plan to restructure the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), aiming to enhance financial oversight and ensure uninterrupted services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Seattle Medium
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Trump’s Student Loan Caps Could Cut Black Healthcare Workers
New federal student loan limits, effective July 1, are creating significant financial hurdles for graduate students, particularly those pursuing healthcare professions. Critics contend these caps, which often fall short of covering educational and living expenses, risk deterring minority and low-income individuals from advanced studies, potentially exacerbating existing shortages in rural and primary care sectors.
Seattle Medium
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Prayer Built the Ministry. The Platform Came Later.
Dr. LeKesha Attuquayefio's multifaceted ministry, encompassing preaching, leadership development, digital content creation, international missions, and mentorship for women in ministry, draws its foundational inspiration from her grandmother's consistent practice of prayer. This extensive work is dedicated to guiding believers toward an intensified life in God.
Seattle Medium
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Extreme Heat Is Not An Equal-Opportunity Killer
Extreme heat is a fatal environmental hazard, with over 21,000 heat-related deaths recorded in the U.S. between 1999 and 2023. This threat disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including low-income, Black, and Latino communities, as well as outdoor workers, pregnant individuals, older adults, and young children.
Seattle Medium
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Black Maternal Health: A 360-Degree Look at Black Midwives
Amidst persistently high maternal mortality rates, particularly among Black women, Black midwives are delivering holistic, community-based care that extends beyond conventional medical practices. This approach, highlighted by Dr. Kaytura Felix's Black Birthing Futures study, offers a crucial model for policymakers seeking to address systemic inequities in maternal health.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
DOJ Defends xAI in Lawsuit Over Memphis Power Plant
The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss the NAACP's lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, which alleges Clean Air Act violations from gas turbines powering its AI data centers in Southaven, Mississippi. The DOJ contends that only the federal government possesses the authority to enforce such laws, further asserting that xAI's operations are critical for national security. This intervention comes as the NAACP highlights the disproportionate impact of the pollution on predominantly Black communities.
Seattle Medium
about 3 hours
America Turns 250: It’s Time To Redraw The Revolution, Again
Paul Revere's historical engraving of the Boston Massacre obscured the true composition of the crowd, notably omitting Crispus Attucks, the first casualty of African and Native ancestry. This misrepresentation perpetuated a narrative portraying the American Revolution as primarily led by wealthy white men. In reality, the fight for independence involved a diverse coalition of individuals, including sailors, servants, farmers, shoemakers, soldiers, spies, mothers, fugitives, and the enslaved.
South Seattle Emerald
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Indigiqueer Festival Turns Pier 62 Into a Space for Joy and Visibility
For festival founder Hailey Tayathy, Indigiqueer is more than a festival — it's a gathering space where Indigenous queer joy can grow.
Seattle Weekly
about 19 hours
King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit found a $45 million deficit.
Seattle Medium
about 22 hours
Racial Healing In Black America: What The Data Tells Us
A new Word In Black survey examines how Black Americans define racial healing — and why so many say the country is still far from it.
Seattle Weekly
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Former student sues Kent School District over sex abuse case
A former Kentwood High School student has filed a civil lawsuit for damages against the Kent School District alleging district officials failed to protect her from sexual harassment and grooming by a former science teacher.