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Councilmember-elect Dionne Foster talks hidden D2 gems, community-led solutions, and what it means to live in the South End while representing all of Seattle.
Read our walk-and-talk Q&A from Kubota Garden: soseaem.org/4pb2D1f #SeattleNews #SeattlePolitics
Read our walk-and-talk Q&A from Kubota Garden: soseaem.org/4pb2D1f #SeattleNews #SeattlePolitics
Living in District 2, Repping All of Seattle: A Q&A With Councilmember-elect Dionne Foster
Dionne Foster talks Rainier Beach innovations, representing a city beyond her district, and why showing up for communities long excluded from government will guide her council tenure.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Councilmember-elect Dionne Foster talks hidden D2 gems, community-led solutions, and what it means to live in the South End while representing all of Seattle.
Read our walk-and-talk Q&A from Kubota Garden: soseaem.org/4pb2D1f #SeattleNews #SeattlePolitics
Read our walk-and-talk Q&A from Kubota Garden: soseaem.org/4pb2D1f #SeattleNews #SeattlePolitics
Rainier Beach’s title defense gets a major spark from freshman J.J. Crawford — already 6-5, nationally ranked, and carrying the poise of a seasoned player.
With a roster full of top prospects, the Vikings could be even better than last year.
Read Glenn Nelson's latest column:
With a roster full of top prospects, the Vikings could be even better than last year.
Read Glenn Nelson's latest column:
soseaem.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Rainier Beach’s title defense gets a major spark from freshman J.J. Crawford — already 6-5, nationally ranked, and carrying the poise of a seasoned player.
With a roster full of top prospects, the Vikings could be even better than last year.
Read Glenn Nelson's latest column:
With a roster full of top prospects, the Vikings could be even better than last year.
Read Glenn Nelson's latest column:
DOOM LOOP: "Legacy"
Mayor Bruce considers his place among the great leaders of history.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48eJK6l
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Mayor Bruce considers his place among the great leaders of history.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48eJK6l
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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November 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
DOOM LOOP: "Legacy"
Mayor Bruce considers his place among the great leaders of history.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48eJK6l
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Mayor Bruce considers his place among the great leaders of history.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48eJK6l
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Artists Scott Mexcal and Natalia Sotelo worked with a team of nine Mexican painters to complete a vibrant mosaic titled "Cocina de Abuela," or "Grandma's Kitchen," with each tile highlighting the South End's community, history, and future:
soseaem.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Artists Scott Mexcal and Natalia Sotelo worked with a team of nine Mexican painters to complete a vibrant mosaic titled "Cocina de Abuela," or "Grandma's Kitchen," with each tile highlighting the South End's community, history, and future:
Looking for South End gift ideas? The Duwamish Native Art Market is back at the Longhouse across two holiday weekends: Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 19.
Learn more about the Indigenous artists selling beadwork, prints, jewelry, and more here: soseaem.org/44AQ1rZ #Seattle #Duwamish #ShopLocal
Learn more about the Indigenous artists selling beadwork, prints, jewelry, and more here: soseaem.org/44AQ1rZ #Seattle #Duwamish #ShopLocal
Looking for Local Gifts? The Duwamish Native Art Market Returns to the Longhouse
The Duwamish Native Art Market returns with artists sharing work tied to heritage, healing, and tradition, from beadwork and prints to oils and contemporary jewelry.
southseattleemerald.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Looking for South End gift ideas? The Duwamish Native Art Market is back at the Longhouse across two holiday weekends: Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 19.
Learn more about the Indigenous artists selling beadwork, prints, jewelry, and more here: soseaem.org/44AQ1rZ #Seattle #Duwamish #ShopLocal
Learn more about the Indigenous artists selling beadwork, prints, jewelry, and more here: soseaem.org/44AQ1rZ #Seattle #Duwamish #ShopLocal
Nearly 100 community members gathered in the CID to celebrate a new bilingual safety pamphlet created by and for local elders. The comic-style guide, in English and Cantonese, shares tips on scams, emergencies, and staying safe at home and in the neighborhood.
Read more: soseaem.org/4imjkEw
Read more: soseaem.org/4imjkEw
How Can Seattle's CID Keep Elders Safe? New Bilingual Pamphlet Offers Tips
Community groups in the CID unveil an English-Cantonese guide offering scam awareness, safety tips, and resources for elders facing rising violence.
southseattleemerald.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Nearly 100 community members gathered in the CID to celebrate a new bilingual safety pamphlet created by and for local elders. The comic-style guide, in English and Cantonese, shares tips on scams, emergencies, and staying safe at home and in the neighborhood.
Read more: soseaem.org/4imjkEw
Read more: soseaem.org/4imjkEw
COLUMN: Deepfakes aren't shaping elections the way many predicted. The bigger danger? Non-consensual porn, financial scams, and the biases that makes misleading content feel believable.
Di Zhang unpacks what this means for our digital safety — and how to stay critical: soseaem.org/4pPfoyL
Di Zhang unpacks what this means for our digital safety — and how to stay critical: soseaem.org/4pPfoyL
November 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
COLUMN: Deepfakes aren't shaping elections the way many predicted. The bigger danger? Non-consensual porn, financial scams, and the biases that makes misleading content feel believable.
Di Zhang unpacks what this means for our digital safety — and how to stay critical: soseaem.org/4pPfoyL
Di Zhang unpacks what this means for our digital safety — and how to stay critical: soseaem.org/4pPfoyL
DOOM LOOP: "The Dead Enders"
The City Council majority reflects on their standing after the loss of their mayor and council president.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48cjkSG
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
The City Council majority reflects on their standing after the loss of their mayor and council president.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48cjkSG
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
DOOM LOOP: "The Dead Enders"
The City Council majority reflects on their standing after the loss of their mayor and council president.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48cjkSG
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
The City Council majority reflects on their standing after the loss of their mayor and council president.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/48cjkSG
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
South Park resident Chris Shorne has returned from a month in the West Bank, where she joined a Palestinian-led effort to protect and document olive harvests amid rising settler and military violence.
Read her full story by Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/3LNpukV #SeattleNews #WestBank
Read her full story by Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/3LNpukV #SeattleNews #WestBank
Seattle Ties Draw South Park Volunteer Into Dangerous West Bank Harvest
South Park resident Chris Shorne reflects on a month accompanying Palestinian harvesters as rising settler violence — and connection to Ayşenur Esgi Eygi — shaped her path.
southseattleemerald.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
South Park resident Chris Shorne has returned from a month in the West Bank, where she joined a Palestinian-led effort to protect and document olive harvests amid rising settler and military violence.
Read her full story by Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/3LNpukV #SeattleNews #WestBank
Read her full story by Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/3LNpukV #SeattleNews #WestBank
Columbia City’s historic funeral home property is up for sale after a July fire investigators say was intentionally set. The 33,000 sq. ft. Rainier Ave. site is listed for $7.5M as the owner weighs next steps for the long-standing South End business.
Maya Tizon reports: soseaem.org/4r0KW5U #Seattle
Maya Tizon reports: soseaem.org/4r0KW5U #Seattle
Columbia City's Historic Funeral Home Property Hits Market After Fire
A fire-damaged landmark at Rainier and Alaska hits the market, as longtime owners weigh rebuilding costs and what losing a rare local crematory means for Seattle families.
southseattleemerald.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Columbia City’s historic funeral home property is up for sale after a July fire investigators say was intentionally set. The 33,000 sq. ft. Rainier Ave. site is listed for $7.5M as the owner weighs next steps for the long-standing South End business.
Maya Tizon reports: soseaem.org/4r0KW5U #Seattle
Maya Tizon reports: soseaem.org/4r0KW5U #Seattle
OBCC's free mobile vaccine clinic returns to New Holly on Nov. 22, offering routine shots for kids and teens — plus connections to food, transit support, and community resources.
Read the full story in this week's South End Life: soseaem.org/43FWu4G #Seattle #OdessaBrown
Read the full story in this week's South End Life: soseaem.org/43FWu4G #Seattle #OdessaBrown
Free Mobile Vaccine Clinic Brings More Than Shots to South End Youth
Beyond immunizations, the mobile vaccination events from Odessa Brown Children's Clinic connects South Seattle youth and parents to community aid, culturally affirming food, and first-step health…
southseattleemerald.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
OBCC's free mobile vaccine clinic returns to New Holly on Nov. 22, offering routine shots for kids and teens — plus connections to food, transit support, and community resources.
Read the full story in this week's South End Life: soseaem.org/43FWu4G #Seattle #OdessaBrown
Read the full story in this week's South End Life: soseaem.org/43FWu4G #Seattle #OdessaBrown
COLUMN: As Katie Wilson prepares to take office, communities in the South End ask whether she’ll move Seattle beyond policies that criminalize poverty and recycle failed public-safety strategies.
Read more: soseaem.org/4435a57 #Seattle #KatieWilson
Read more: soseaem.org/4435a57 #Seattle #KatieWilson
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November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
COLUMN: As Katie Wilson prepares to take office, communities in the South End ask whether she’ll move Seattle beyond policies that criminalize poverty and recycle failed public-safety strategies.
Read more: soseaem.org/4435a57 #Seattle #KatieWilson
Read more: soseaem.org/4435a57 #Seattle #KatieWilson
In this week's DOOM LOOP, cartoonist Brett Hamil imagines what happens when Seattle's business lobby embeds an operative among the Transit Riders Union — and discovers more than they bargained for.
Read the latest comic here: soseaem.org/3LECFEG #Seattle
Read the latest comic here: soseaem.org/3LECFEG #Seattle
soseaem.org
November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In this week's DOOM LOOP, cartoonist Brett Hamil imagines what happens when Seattle's business lobby embeds an operative among the Transit Riders Union — and discovers more than they bargained for.
Read the latest comic here: soseaem.org/3LECFEG #Seattle
Read the latest comic here: soseaem.org/3LECFEG #Seattle
A new cross-border effort is testing a probiotic that may help Pacific Northwest bats survive white-nose syndrome — with Seattle-area community science programs tracking local colonies.
Learn how neighbors are helping protect an essential species here: soseaem.org/4r2GbJ7 #SeattleNews #Bats
Learn how neighbors are helping protect an essential species here: soseaem.org/4r2GbJ7 #SeattleNews #Bats
soseaem.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A new cross-border effort is testing a probiotic that may help Pacific Northwest bats survive white-nose syndrome — with Seattle-area community science programs tracking local colonies.
Learn how neighbors are helping protect an essential species here: soseaem.org/4r2GbJ7 #SeattleNews #Bats
Learn how neighbors are helping protect an essential species here: soseaem.org/4r2GbJ7 #SeattleNews #Bats
King County’s new “Stop Hate Hotline” is now live — a non-police option for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents, available 24/7 in 200 languages.
Officials say the resource aims to support communities that haven’t always felt safe reporting to law enforcement.
Read more: soseaem.org/4pf31LT
Officials say the resource aims to support communities that haven’t always felt safe reporting to law enforcement.
Read more: soseaem.org/4pf31LT
New King County Hotline Offers Non-Police Option to Report Hate Crimes
King County's new 24/7 Stop Hate Hotline offers a non-police way to report hate or bias, aiming to support communities that often hesitate to call law enforcement.
southseattleemerald.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
King County’s new “Stop Hate Hotline” is now live — a non-police option for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents, available 24/7 in 200 languages.
Officials say the resource aims to support communities that haven’t always felt safe reporting to law enforcement.
Read more: soseaem.org/4pf31LT
Officials say the resource aims to support communities that haven’t always felt safe reporting to law enforcement.
Read more: soseaem.org/4pf31LT
Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the 2025 Seattle mayoral race to first-time candidate Katie Wilson, ending a decades-long political career. Wilson leads by just over 2,000 votes — one of the tightest margins in city history.
Read the full story here: soseaem.org/3JyI4wr #SeattleNews #Elections2025
Read the full story here: soseaem.org/3JyI4wr #SeattleNews #Elections2025
In Gracious Speech, Mayor Bruce Harrell Concedes to Political Newcomer Katie Wilson
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s concession at City Hall marks a generational shift, as newcomer Katie Wilson edges out a tight race centered on affordability and the city’s future.
southseattleemerald.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the 2025 Seattle mayoral race to first-time candidate Katie Wilson, ending a decades-long political career. Wilson leads by just over 2,000 votes — one of the tightest margins in city history.
Read the full story here: soseaem.org/3JyI4wr #SeattleNews #Elections2025
Read the full story here: soseaem.org/3JyI4wr #SeattleNews #Elections2025
Katie Wilson is projected to become Seattle's next mayor after tonight's ballot drop, pulling almost 2,000 votes ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell. King County will continue counting until Nov. 24, with results certified Nov. 25.
Read more: soseaem.org/43vvlRU #SeattleNews
Read more: soseaem.org/43vvlRU #SeattleNews
Katie Wilson Projected to Become Seattle's Next Mayor
With a narrow but steady lead, Katie Wilson is poised to unseat incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell, marking a major win for Seattle's younger progressive wave.
southseattleemerald.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Katie Wilson is projected to become Seattle's next mayor after tonight's ballot drop, pulling almost 2,000 votes ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell. King County will continue counting until Nov. 24, with results certified Nov. 25.
Read more: soseaem.org/43vvlRU #SeattleNews
Read more: soseaem.org/43vvlRU #SeattleNews
☕ From sea moss tonics to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, South Seattle's sip culture is more than drinks: It's history, healing, and connection.
Meet the South End businesses keeping that legacy alive: soseaem.org/489wLE4 #Seattle #SipCulture #ShopLocal
Meet the South End businesses keeping that legacy alive: soseaem.org/489wLE4 #Seattle #SipCulture #ShopLocal
How South End Businesses Keep 'Sip Culture' Alive
From herbal teas to coffee ceremonies, South Seattle's small businesses are preserving "sip culture" as a way to nourish community and celebrate identity.
southseattleemerald.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
☕ From sea moss tonics to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, South Seattle's sip culture is more than drinks: It's history, healing, and connection.
Meet the South End businesses keeping that legacy alive: soseaem.org/489wLE4 #Seattle #SipCulture #ShopLocal
Meet the South End businesses keeping that legacy alive: soseaem.org/489wLE4 #Seattle #SipCulture #ShopLocal
"Lenny Wilkens is Seattle and bigger than Seattle at the same time."
Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson reflects on the grace, greatness, and humanity of the Sonics legend who shaped generations of fans: soseaem.org/4qTICOa #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics #LennyWilkens
Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson reflects on the grace, greatness, and humanity of the Sonics legend who shaped generations of fans: soseaem.org/4qTICOa #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics #LennyWilkens
COLUMN | Remembering Lenny Wilkens: The Bigger Man Behind Seattle's Basketball Legacy
Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson remembers Lenny Wilkens not just as the Sonics' legendary coach, but as the man whose quiet strength shaped a city's spirit.
southseattleemerald.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"Lenny Wilkens is Seattle and bigger than Seattle at the same time."
Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson reflects on the grace, greatness, and humanity of the Sonics legend who shaped generations of fans: soseaem.org/4qTICOa #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics #LennyWilkens
Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson reflects on the grace, greatness, and humanity of the Sonics legend who shaped generations of fans: soseaem.org/4qTICOa #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics #LennyWilkens
DOOM LOOP: "Post-Election Vibe Check"
Rob contemplates his future legacy.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6
#Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP
Rob contemplates his future legacy.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6
#Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DOOM LOOP: "Post-Election Vibe Check"
Rob contemplates his future legacy.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6
#Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP
Rob contemplates his future legacy.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6
#Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP
Jo Cosme's latest exhibition, which opened Nov. 6 at King Street Station, functions as Cosme's solo show, a group exhibition of work by Puerto Rican artists, and an invitation for Americans to sit with their relationship and conception of Puerto Rico:
A New Exhibit Cuts Away at Myths About Puerto Rico
Jo Cosme's latest exhibition, "Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!," which opened Nov. 6 at King Street Station, functions as Cosme's solo show, a group exhibition of work by Puerto Rican…
soseaem.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Jo Cosme's latest exhibition, which opened Nov. 6 at King Street Station, functions as Cosme's solo show, a group exhibition of work by Puerto Rican artists, and an invitation for Americans to sit with their relationship and conception of Puerto Rico:
The Japanese Culture and Community Center of Washington hosts martial arts classes, taiko group practices, meditation sessions, and Japanese language programs, along with a vintage Japanese goods store, a Japanese book library, and a museum:
South End Life: The Central District Community Center That's Served Generations of Japanese Descendants
In this edition of Yuko Kodama's South End Life column, she explores the Japanese Culture and Community Center of Washington, which hosts multiple martial arts classes, taiko group practices,…
soseaem.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Japanese Culture and Community Center of Washington hosts martial arts classes, taiko group practices, meditation sessions, and Japanese language programs, along with a vintage Japanese goods store, a Japanese book library, and a museum:
🗳️ What does election night in the South End say about Seattle's left?
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
DOOM LOOP: The Ballot-Drop Blues
As Seattle's left gathers in the South End awaiting the results of election night, Brett Hamil captures the tension, hope, and humor of progressive politics in flux.
southseattleemerald.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🗳️ What does election night in the South End say about Seattle's left?
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections
Every week, Seattle neighbors gather to make "whistle kits" — small tools to alert the community when ICE is nearby. The idea: Turn silence into solidarity.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3WDrSNl #SeattleNews #ICE
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3WDrSNl #SeattleNews #ICE
A Fistful of Loud: Seattle Neighbors Build Whistle Kits to Protect Immigrants From ICE
A grassroots whistle project helps neighbors warn each other of ICE activity and stand up for immigrant safety together in South Seattle.
southseattleemerald.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Every week, Seattle neighbors gather to make "whistle kits" — small tools to alert the community when ICE is nearby. The idea: Turn silence into solidarity.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3WDrSNl #SeattleNews #ICE
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3WDrSNl #SeattleNews #ICE
Skyway's community-led "Black Panther Park" is taking shape — blending food justice, art, and history. When completed in 2026, it'll feature murals, a community garden, and interactive art honoring Seattle's Black Panthers.
Lauryn Bray reports here: soseaem.org/47SNLhT #SeattleNews #Skyway
Lauryn Bray reports here: soseaem.org/47SNLhT #SeattleNews #Skyway
Skyway's 'Black Panther Park' Grows From Food Justice to Freedom Art
Local artists and neighbors are shaping Skyway's "Black Panther Park" — a future hub for food, art, and collective healing hoping to open in 2026.
southseattleemerald.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Skyway's community-led "Black Panther Park" is taking shape — blending food justice, art, and history. When completed in 2026, it'll feature murals, a community garden, and interactive art honoring Seattle's Black Panthers.
Lauryn Bray reports here: soseaem.org/47SNLhT #SeattleNews #Skyway
Lauryn Bray reports here: soseaem.org/47SNLhT #SeattleNews #Skyway