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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
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.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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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
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.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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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
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…
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November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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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
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November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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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
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November 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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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
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November 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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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.

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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.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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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
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.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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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.

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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.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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☕ 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
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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"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
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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DOOM LOOP: "Post-Election Vibe Check"
Rob contemplates his future legacy.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6
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November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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…
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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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,…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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🗳️ 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
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.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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
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.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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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
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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As SNAP benefits face uncertainty during the federal shutdown, South End mutual aid groups continue to fill the gaps — providing food, warmth, and solidarity.

Explore the Emerald's updated guide to local mutual aid groups and how to get involved: soseaem.org/47zzbdJ #Seattle
UPDATED: A South End Guide to Mutual Aid Groups in Seattle
From warm meals to harm-reduction kits, the Emerald's updated guide spotlights South End (and beyond) mutual aid groups keeping Seattle neighbors cared for — through solidarity, not charity.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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DOOM LOOP: "The Fancy Hummus"
We all know someone like this.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/3WuriRV
#Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP
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November 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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About 25 local organizations create colorful ofrendas on the top floor of El Centro de la Raza. This year's theme is Semillas de Justicia: Luchando por Dignidad y Democracia (Seeds of Justice: Fighting for Dignity and Democracy):
South End Life: For Day of the Dead, Dozens of Altars on Beacon Hill Honor Those Who've Passed On
About 25 local organizations create colorful ofrendas on the top floor of El Centro de la Raza, and this year marks the 20th year of displaying ofrendas based on social justice themes. This year's…
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October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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A new book out Nov. 19 is the culmination of a decade of collecting the oral histories of current and former Central District residents, from prominent figures to everyday people.
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In New Book, Central District Residents Share Personal Stories About Their Neighborhood
"Limitless: Stories from the Neighborhood that Shaped Seattle," a new book out Nov. 19 via Chin Music Press, is a culmination of a decade of collecting current and former Central District residents'…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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More than 100 children at White Center's Educare preschool could lose child care by the end of November as the federal shutdown stalls funding for Head Start programs across the region.

Maya Tizon (@mayatizon) reports here: soseaem.org/3Jv28zE #SeattleNews #WhiteCenter #FedearlShutdown
Families at White Center Preschool Brace for Funding Loss Amid Shutdown
Families at White Center’s Educare preschool fear losing child care as the federal shutdown halts funding — threatening a vital lifeline for more than 100 kids.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Free legal help has returned to the South End. ACRS is hosting monthly legal clinics for low-income immigrant and refugee families through December, offering pro bono advice on immigration, family, and employment law.

Maya Tizon (@mayatizon) reports here: soseaem.org/4oqkuRm #SeattleNews #ACRS
ACRS Revives Free Legal Clinics for Immigrant and Refugee Families in the South End
After a pandemic pause, ACRS is once again connecting South End immigrant and refugee residents with free legal support — bridging language and access gaps in the justice system.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Who's got the best pizza in the South End? 🍕 Columnist Marcus Harrison Green risks neighborhood backlash to crown a clear winner.

Find out who has the best slice here: soseaem.org/3WoRm0N #Seattle #Pizza #SeattleFood
Which Crust Does the South End Trust?
From deep dish experiments to Neapolitan perfection, columnist Marcus Harrison Green samples the South End's pizza scene and holds on one crust high above them all.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Despite wind and rain, hundreds came together on Beacon Hill for this year’s T'Challaween — a South End tradition filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit. 🍬👻

Read the full recap by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero here: soseaem.org/4o8lysZ #Seattle #Halloween #TChallaween
Costumes, Candy, Community: Despite Wind and Rain, Hundreds Gathered for T'Challaween
Hundreds braved the weather for T’Challaween, where laughter, candy, and the new South End Gem Awards made Beacon Hill glow with unity and joy.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM