Seattle Municipal Court judges have re-elected Anita Crawford-Willis as presiding judge and Damon Shadid as assistant presiding judge for a two-year term through 2028. Judge Pooja Vaddadi joins the Executive Committee, succeeding retiring Judge Willie Gregory. The court highlighted recent growth, including new pro tem judges, an expanded magistrate team, and preparations to onboard three incoming judges in January.

Federal officers early on Monday executed a search warrant related to Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota congresswoman who has been the persistent target of ire from President Donald Trump’s administration.

In this episode of the Seattle Medium's Rhythm News Podcast, host Christopher B. Bennett sits down with Erika White, owner of Fat's Chicken & Waffles, to discuss her family roots, Southern-inspired menu and commitment to community. The Central District eatery is this week's featured restaurant in the Pack the House campaign supporting Black-owned businesses.