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Heat Advisory Issued for Western Washington as Temperatures Climb Into the 90s
Western Washington is bracing for a multi-day Heat Advisory beginning Tuesday, as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures, elevated wildfire risk, and incoming wildfire smoke from British Columbia, posing significant health and environmental concerns.
Renee Messelin, First Black Woman Soldier To Serve Overseas, Honored At Lincoln Cemetery Memorial
A powerful ceremony in Elwood, Illinois, recently honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military. This recognition highlights Messelin's pioneering service, which had previously been obscured, marking a significant step in acknowledging her historical contributions.
Thank You For Making Our Inaugural Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards A Huge Success
The Seattle Medium has concluded its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, a community-driven initiative designed to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impactful contributions and to celebrate Black excellence across the Pacific Northwest.
A Teen Swim Team Member Drowned At A Texas Lake. 2 Teens Now Face Charges Of Evidence Tampering – But A Family Wants More
Dallas police have arrested two teenagers for evidence tampering in connection with the April drowning death of 18-year-old Daniel Erving in Lake Ray Hubbard. The arrests follow revelations that the teens allegedly disposed of Erving's belongings and failed to report the incident, leading to a four-day delay in locating his body and prompting his family to call for a murder investigation.
ICE Traffic Stops Were Just Halted, Then Swiftly Reinstated, As Feds Try To Curb Shootings – And The Inevitable Backlash
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is under renewed scrutiny following multiple fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during traffic stops, leading to a temporary suspension of such stops and a pledge to enhance agent training standards by July 1.
DA Says He Doesn’t Believe That Drugs Were Found In Van Involved In Houston Ice Shooting, Countering FBI Suspicion
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has disputed the FBI's assertion that substances found in the vehicle of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot by an ICE agent, were illegal drugs. This statement directly contradicts claims presented in a recently unsealed FBI warrant application, prompting scrutiny of the justification for the traffic stop and the subsequent use of force.
Seattle Storm Launches Year-Round Literacy Initiative For Young Readers
The Seattle Storm has launched Power Forward Readers, a year-round literacy initiative aimed at engaging more than 8,000 students through community partnerships, library programs, and expanded book access.
Black Adult Resilience Study Challenges Assumptions About Black Participation In Mental Health Research
The NIH-funded Black Adult Resilience Study has reached a major recruitment milestone in Seattle and Dallas-Fort Worth, challenging assumptions about Black participation in research by focusing on the mental health, resilience, and lived experiences of young adults.
Habitat For Humanity Opens Doors To Affordable Homeownership In Columbia City
Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties will host a community block party this Saturday, July 18, to celebrate the completion of Liberty Commons, a 58-unit condominium development in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood.
Neighborhood Matching Fund Helps Preserve A Community Hub For Seattle’s Eritrean Community
With support from Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund and local volunteers, the Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle completed a fire sprinkler system installation to ensure the safety and longevity of its community center.