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The Urbanist
about 1 hour
Bus Network Boost from Wilson's Seattle Transit Measure Comes Into Focus
With a 0.15% sales tax bump, Seattle would be poised to see 100,000 more bus trips per year, boosting popular routes like the D Line and the 36. At a meeting Thursday, councilmembers got a deeper look at possible investments.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
When Black Communities Lose Their Vote, Schools Pay The Price
For generations, Black communities have recognized the inseparable link between the right to vote and access to quality public education. However, a recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, now threatens both democratic principles and educational equity by reducing Black political representation.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
The Water’s Fine: Black Seniors Challenge Swimming Fears
Seniors Inez Watson and Velmar Byrd are addressing the cultural and structural barriers that have historically prevented Black Americans from accessing swimming. Serving as 'swimming ambassadors,' both women champion efforts to overcome water-related fears and promote aquatic literacy within their communities.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
Survey: One In Three Americans Trust AI As Much As A Pastor
New research indicates a growing number of Americans are seeking spiritual guidance from artificial intelligence, presenting a significant challenge to Black churches. These institutions have historically served as cornerstones for faith, community, and social support within Black American communities, raising questions about the impact of algorithms on their traditional role.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
Faith Requires Work To Succeed
Donald Trump is accused of prioritizing his own interests, family, and friends over the American people, while spending tax dollars on lavish projects and pardoning criminals, and is urged to be held accountable through voting.
Seattle Transit Blog
about 2 hours
Seattle Transit Measure Renewal 2026
Last week, Mayor Wilson has unveiled her proposal for the next Seattle Transit Measure (STM) that will replace the current measure when it expires in 2027. The STM is an additional tax in Seattle that is used to fund more bus service and various transit programs. Wilson is proposing a 0.3% sales tax for the … Continue reading "Seattle Transit Measure Renewal 2026"
The Urbanist
about 18 hours
Op-Ed: The Case for Shifting to a Land Value Tax
Seattle's property tax system has serious shortcomings, but Aaron Schechter explains how shifting to a land value tax could address them and encourage homebuilding.
The Urbanist
1 day
Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing
One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.
Seattle Transit Blog
1 day
Sunday Movie: Oldest Trains
Riding the oldest subway cars in the world. They’re 1950s cars in the Buenos Aires Metro on Line B. (Trains are Awesome) Honorable mention to the Muni Metro F Line with a variety of vintage streetcars from the 1950s and earlier. I rode a few early 20th century international ones and found them bumpy, but … Continue reading "Sunday Movie: Oldest Trains"
The Urbanist
2 days
Crosslake Light Rail Pushes Sound Transit to Most-Used Light Rail System in US
With the boost from the expanded 2 Line, Seattle's Link rail system is humming along at 160,000 daily riders, according to new April data. That makes it the busiest light rail system in the U.S.
Westside Seattle
3 days
The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir
The Architect of the Superunknown: Kim Thayil chronicles the dissonant legacy of Soundgarden in new memoir Off patr Fri, 06/05/2026 - 4:29pm
Seattle Medium
3 days
Seattle Commits To Restoration And Preservation Of Central District Pan-African Crosswalks
The City of Seattle has initiated a restoration project to renew and preserve 11 Pan-African flag crosswalks in the Central District. These landmarks have long served as iconic symbols of Black history, culture, and community presence.