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Dr. Stephan Blanford Brings A Bold Community Vision To Earshot Jazz
Executive Director Dr. Stephan Blanford is working to expand Earshot Jazz's community reach and music education initiatives ahead of the 38th Annual Earshot Jazz Festival, which is scheduled for October 7-25.
Michelle Merriweather Honored As National Urban League 2026 Woman Of Power
Michelle Merriweather, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, was recently named one of the National Urban League's 2026 Women of Power Award recipients at the organization's annual conference.
Even After Years Of Change, Seattle’s Central District Remains Home To The Black Community
Despite significant demographic shifts caused by rising housing costs, community leaders emphasize that Seattle's Central District remains the cultural heart of the Black community through ongoing efforts to preserve its history and institutional legacy.
Seattle Looks To Invests In Proven Program To Prevent Youth Homelessness
Seattle is set to bring the Washington state Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund to the city through a public-private partnership aimed at helping young people aged 12 to 24 avoid homelessness via the 2026 Mid-Year Supplemental Budget.
An Open Letter To The People Of Seattle From Former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes
After much prayer, reflection, and conversations with the people I love most, I made the difficult decision to resign as Chief of Police for...
An Independent Autopsy Couldn’t Determine How Nolan Wells Died. Here’s What Experts Say Could Happen Next
The cause of death for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was discovered off the Mississippi coast after a Fourth of July boating trip, remains undetermined following an independent autopsy.
Fatal Shooting At Twin Falls In-N-Out Leaves Three Dead, Seven Injured
Three individuals were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a mass shooting at a newly established In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday. The assailant, 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with authorities confirming he acted alone. This incident marks another tragic chapter in the nation's ongoing struggle with gun violence, occurring just one week after the restaurant's opening.
Thousands Ordered To Flee Homes As Fast-Moving Wildfire Grows In Spokane County, Washington
Thousands of residents in Spokane County, Washington, have been ordered to evacuate their homes as the fast-moving Old Trails Fire and other blazes intensify. Fueled by extreme weather conditions, these wildfires threaten thousands of buildings, prompting state officials to warn of life-threatening dangers and a rapidly escalating crisis.
Hours After Black Leaders Urged Wilson To Keep Barnes, Mayor Accepts Police Chief’s Resignation
Hours after Black community leaders publicly urged Mayor Katie Wilson to keep Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, the mayor announced later Thursday that she...
Black Leaders Meet With Wilson, Urge Her To Keep Barnes
Black community leaders unanimously urged Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to reconsider reports of Police Chief Shon Barnes' potential resignation or termination following a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival, asserting he should not be held solely responsible and highlighting his efforts to strengthen police-community relationships.