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Published September 24New archival space highlights Seattle Black Panther Party history
We take you inside the immersive gathering space opened in Pioneer Square in June.
Se Habla News: Sept. 24, 2026
In today’s headlines: Alaska Airlines adds flights at Paine Field, Starbucks closing more stores and a possible Seattle Schools bus driver strike.
Op-Ed: The $10 Billion Question Sound Transit Has Never Asked
Elevating the next light rail line through Downtown Seattle could save $10 billion, more than enough to close Sound Transit’s systemwide budget hole and get rail to Ballard much sooner. There’s just one problem: The agency has never officially studied the idea. It’s high time.
Ballard and Ingraham students named National Merit semifinalists
Three Ballard High School students and two Ingraham High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Ballard students are Ethan McKee, Audrey Papineau, ... Read more
Op-Ed: What MAGA Doesn’t Want You to Know About I-645, I-001, and I-638
Seattle School Boardmember Joe Mizrahi makes the case against the three statewide initiatives put forward by MAGA hedge fund manager Brian Heywood that will starve government of resources and force school to discriminate against trans students.
Ole Miss student completes 4,500-mile cross-country cycling journey for charity
From June 5 to Aug. 8, senior entrepreneurship major Nathan Won went on a 67-day, 4,500-mile journey by bicycle across the country. Won and his teammates pedaled from Seattle to Washington, D.C., to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. Won, a member of the Pi…
Wilson Delivers New Gun Violence Prevention Plan
Last week, Mayor Katie Wilson introduced a multi-faceted plan to reduce gun violence in Seattle based on City auditor findings, including a larger role for the CARE Department. Councilmembers Maritza Rivera and Debora Juarez sharply criticized the plan.
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Published September 23Seattle promises funding in response to trans refugee crisis
Both city council and the mayor’s office dedicated hundreds of thousands to address the crisis.
Ballard Alliance joins call for citywide public safety plan
The Ballard Alliance is joining other Seattle business leaders in asking the city for a public safety plan with a timeline and measurable goals. Ballard Alliance Executive Director Mike Stewart ... Read more
Annual Pet Celebration returning to Ballard Commons Park
The annual Pet Celebration and St. Luke’s pet blessing will return to Ballard Commons Park on Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. The event invites people to bring ... Read more
Mayor’s budget to fund Loyal Heights Community Center and Discovery Park Visitor Center improvements
Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed 2027–2028 budget includes funding for several park projects in northwest Seattle, including improvements at the Loyal Heights Community Center and repairs to the Discovery Park Visitor ... Read more
Trump administration’s WA voter roll lawsuit dismissed
A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday tossed the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Washington seeking the state’s voter rolls, in line with many rulings across the country. This marks the […]