At a Jan. 10 press briefing coordinated by the advocacy group Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA), advocates said the cap on rent increases was necessary to ensure renters can stay in their ...

Housing advocates are ramping up outreach to Seattle voters in support of Prop 1A, the ballot initiative that would impose a new tax on corporations to fund the Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) ...

Since being forcibly placed in the U.S. centuries ago, Black Americans have developed communal methods of dealing with this country’s social and economic barriers, whether it’s through our music, ...

Reach out to a mutual aid group in your neighborhood that works with your unhoused neighbors; there are plenty in the city. Show up and contribute how you can. Get to know other volunteers and the ...

In January 1969, the Black Panther Party of Oakland, California began a program to provide free breakfasts to children in their community before school. It started with one location, but quickly grew ...

Well, 2025 is officially here, and before we jump into the eventful news cycle it’s sure to provide, our newsroom wanted to reflect on all that was 2024. We have taken the time to sort through our ...

The U.S. winter holiday season evokes images of gift giving and a spirit of abundance. Some people save up what little money they have to give their loved ones a special treat or outing. As someone ...

Security guards at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) agreed to their first labor contract after going on an indefinite strike Nov. 29 amid tense negotiations with museum leadership. On Dec. 11, the union ...

Pongo Poetry Project’s mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. For more than 20 years, Pongo has mentored poetry with children at the Child Study Treatment Center ...

It’s that time of year again, and I’m here to help you with your gift shopping by humbly offering several locally owned businesses you can support with your dollar this year. Find each store’s item on ...

Even as our corner of the world slows down for the winter holiday season, the turbocharged 24-hour news cycle never seems to stop. Sometimes it is good to log off social media and disconnect from the ...