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COLUMN | In Rainier Beach, Not Every Gunshot Means Danger - But It Feels Like It

Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists

1. After PubliCola reported on a King County Council supplemental budget amendment that would have prohibited spending county funds on safer… The post County’s Midyear Budget Sparks Controversy Over Harm Reduction, Human Service Contracts, and Lobbyists appeared first on PubliCola.

Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024

By Erica C. Barnett The King County Regional Homelessness Authority released a high-level summary  of its biennial “point in time… The post Report: Homelessness in King County Continues to Grow, with 21 Percent Increase in Unsheltered Homelessness Since 2024 appeared first on PubliCola.

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times

After decades of inaction, Washington's Legislature has finally taken meaningful steps to modernize the state's antiquated, upside down tax code and require the wealthy to pay what they owe. But the job's not done. There's more to do -- and doing it will also allow us to address another looming revenue shortfall responsibly and thoughtfully. Continued revenue reform is necessary to responsibly “reboot” Washington’s budget: Read NPI’s letter in The Seattle Times is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

Allegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip

By Erica C. Barnett An investigation into Seattle Office for Civil Rights director that Derrick Wheeler-Smith details allegations that Wheeler-Smith… The post Allegation: Civil Rights Office Director, Staff Went to Strip Club During City-Sponsored Civil Rights Trip appeared first on PubliCola.

COLUMN | Young Seattle Authors Find Their Voices Through the Storybook Project

Reagan Jackson introduces the young writers behind AHSHAY's Storybook Project, a seven-week pilot helping marginalized youth see themselves as authors.

LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session

NPI is providing live updates from the final day of the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention in Lilac City. The general session is scheduled from 9 AM to possibly 5 PM, with ongoing coverage to keep followers informed throughout the day. LIVE from Spokane: 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention holds its general session is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

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DNC Chair Ken Martin, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, and statewide elected officials headline Saturday evening reception at 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention

A spirited evening reception underscored the party’s commitment to year-round organizing, progressive governance, defending public institutions, and confronting the authoritarianism, corruption, and cruelty of the Trump regime. DNC Chair Ken Martin, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, and statewide elected officials headline Saturday evening reception at 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.

This Week on PubliCola: June 20, 2026

KCRHA associate director William Towey KCRHA says the county and city owe it $8 million, county councilmember plans to eliminate… The post This Week on PubliCola: June 20, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.