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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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Bellevue Homeowners Say Light Rail Noise on I-90 Ruining Area’s Peaceful Freeway Ambience

A group of Bellevue homeowners are telling Sound Transit that the low hum of the new light rail line across Lake Washington has completely ruined their waterfront neighborhood’s peaceful, freeway ambience of thousands of cars driving by all day every day. “I can’t even hear rush hour anymore,” said Enatai waterfront mansion owner Rhett Criar. […]

This Week on PubliCola: June 13, 2026

Upheaval at the Mayor’s Office, KCRHA Gets a Lifeline, SPD Hiring Surges, and nine other PubliCola stories you may have… The post This Week on PubliCola: June 13, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.

Watching the World Cup in Seattle: A local’s guide

Every four years, most of the world really does revolve around soccer. Even in these chaotic times of the nonstop 24-hour news cycle that somehow still manages to shock us all, people will gladly set everything aside for those 90-minute matches. I’ll definitely be leaning into that this year. One of my favorite parts of […]