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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in South Seattle and Beyond

Celebrate Juneteenth with block parties, pop-up markets, live music, family activities, and community gatherings centering Black joy across the South End and beyond.

New nature-themed park to break ground in West Seattle Junction neighborhood this fall

New nature-themed park to break ground in West Seattle Junction neighborhood this fall Off patr Tue, 06/16/2026 - 5:31pm

County Human Services Director Calls Councilmember’s Contract Approval Proposal an “Overstep”

By Erica C. Barnett King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski has proposed an amendment to the county’s budget that Department of… The post County Human Services Director Calls Councilmember’s Contract Approval Proposal an “Overstep” appeared first on PubliCola.

Kindergarteners are running a plant stand near the Troll

The Woodland Park Cooperative School’s kindergarten class has set up a farm stand outside their junkyard playground at the Fremont Baptist Church, just a block from the Troll. They’re selling plant starts they grew themselves. The sign out front reads, “Passive Income for ACTIVE Children.” Proceeds will fund a building project of the kindergarteners’ choosing, […]

Black and Brown Birders Find Community and Wellness in the South End

What starts with spotting eagles and hawks becomes something deeper: Black and Brown birders across the South End are finding healing, belonging, and wonder outdoors.

Regional Homelessness Agency Says King County and Seattle Owe It $8 Million

By Erica C. Barnett Seattle and King County owe the King County Regional Homelessness Authority around $8 million, KCRHA associate… The post Regional Homelessness Agency Says King County and Seattle Owe It $8 Million appeared first on PubliCola.

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock

Cyclist killed in collision with truck near Fauntleroy Ferry dock Off patr Mon, 06/15/2026 - 9:18am

COLUMN | Remembering Tyjon Stewart and Tra'Veiah Houfmuse on Graduation Day at Rainier Beach High School

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Seattle Public Schools announces decision on Lincoln High School athletic field

By Elizabeth Connolly After months of debate and advocacy from both the school and neighborhood communities, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has announced its decision to move forward with building an athletic field for Lincoln High School. Parents of LHS students received an email on Wednesday, June 10th, from Superintendent Ben Shuldiner, who had announced the […]

Forum No. 3 is out and we’ve got a new newsstand

The June issue of the Fremont Neighbor Forum is in the wild. Pick one up at the dinosaur topiaries on N 34th Street, or find our newest newsstand next to the flyer boards in lower Fremont. (And bring a sticker to add more flair to it.) This issue is all Solstice. Everything you need for […]

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