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WEBIn a community long silenced by mainstream media, the Emerald™ acts as a powerful megaphone: amplifying the voice and experience of South Seattle.. Founded as a platform that authentically depicts the dynamic voices, culture, arts, ideas, and businesses that fall within South Seattle’s borders, the Emerald™ is news as it was originally intended to be: not as business, nor as a forum for ...
OPINION: Seattle Isn’t Dying - South Seattle Emerald
WEBJul 16, 2019 · by Kayla Blau By now, you’ve probably seen or at least heard about KOMO 4’s “Seattle Is Dying” documentary — it gained more than 4 million views online alone. The hour-long documentary is plagued with sensationalized claims, like “We don’t have homeless crisis, we have a drug crisis” (in one of the most expensive rental … Continue reading OPINION: Seattle Isn’t Dying ...
WEBthird amended complaint for damages on behalf of black lives matter protesters for wrongful death, personal injuries, civil rights violations, and public
Seattle and King County General Election Results
WEBNov 3, 2021 · Despite the money funneling through the race and a year of campaigning, voter turnout in King County remains low. As of Tuesday evening, only around 36% of Seattle voters had cast their ballot. Of those ballots, around 20% came from people over 55 years old. Meanwhile, only around 1.5% of eligible voters aged 18–24 had voted.
In the Duwamish Watershed, Communities Respond as Coho …
WEBDec 3, 2021 · Intersections Along the River. On a wet Friday in November, the Emerald joined a crew of volunteers conducting a survey along Longfellow Creek near Dragonfly Pavilion in Delridge. The creek’s path has been extensively modified. Beginning just downstream of where we were, it is channeled into a half-mile-long underground pipeline before opening into the Duwamish River through a grated outlet.
Meet Emijah Smith, 37th Legislative District Primary Candidate
WEBJul 20, 2022 · by Nura Ahmed To help our readers make more informed voting decisions ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election, South Seattle Emerald interviewed all four candidates for Position 2 of the 37th Legislative District. Each candidate’s Q&A portion presents their perspectives in their own words. In addition to Emijah Smith, other 37th LD candidates include … Continue reading Meet Emijah Smith, 37th ...
Protesters damage East Precinct and various Starbucks storefronts
WEBJuly 19, 2020 Editor. by Elizabeth Turnbull. During a protest against ICE on Sunday, July 19, protesters broke the windows of the East Police Precinct and of various Starbucks cafes and other stores on Capitol Hill, looting and tagging some stores. Earlier that day, police used blast balls and pepper spray on protesters in response to projectiles.
Seattle’s Equitable Development Initiative ... - South Seattle Emerald
WEBNov 21, 2020 · by Mark Van Streefkerk Prioritizing Seattle’s Central and South End neighborhoods, the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) will distribute more than $7 million to community organizations, beginning in November. On Nov. 10, Mayor Durkan announced that $4.4 million was awarded to seven community-based organizations for site acquisition and major capital projects. In addition, $1.25 million ...
Seattle Renames ‘Single-Family’ Zoning Designation to Emphasize ...
WEBOct 6, 2021 · The Seattle Planning Commission has called for changing the label to “neighborhood residential” since its 2018 Neighborhoods for All report.The commission pointed out that the existing “single family” designation has been a misnomer since at least 1994, when the City passed legislation allowing the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that made it easier for multiple ...
Gov. Inslee and King County Announce End to Mask Mandate as …
WEBFebruary 28, 2022 Editor. by Sally James. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Feb. 28 that State mandates for indoor masking would lift on March 12. “We must still be mindful that many within our communities remain vulnerable. Many businesses and families will continue choosing to wear masks, because we’ve learned how effective they are ...
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