Kate Hoerster
@katehoerster.bsky.social
Day: PTSD treatment & recovery. Night: climate, transportation, & public health advocacy. 24 hours: a more just world for my kids & yours. She/her. Views my own.
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Kate Hoerster
@katehoerster.bsky.social
· Jul 24
Lake Washington Boulevard traffic safety measures can't wait | Op-Ed
To protect those who live or travel through Southeast Seattle, the city must recommit to implementing its full traffic-calming infrastructure plans this year.
www.seattletimes.com
Today I wrote in the @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social about the urgent need to bring safety and joy to South Seattle with traffic calming. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/stop...
📣 Excited to share this open access study from our team, led by my mentee Dr. Alex Williams. We explored relationships among neighborhood #walkability, neighborhood features, and depression among treatment-seeking #veterans. 👟 @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📣 Excited to share this open access study from our team, led by my mentee Dr. Alex Williams. We explored relationships among neighborhood #walkability, neighborhood features, and depression among treatment-seeking #veterans. 👟 @uwmedicine.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ac...
My pal is doing a Halloween fundraiser for our school's families who rely on SNAP. We'll put fliers on our doors and around the neighborhood. Maybe you want to do the same for your local community? Feel free to use the cute canva she put together (linked, editable) 🎃 www.canva.com/design/DAG3H...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
My pal is doing a Halloween fundraiser for our school's families who rely on SNAP. We'll put fliers on our doors and around the neighborhood. Maybe you want to do the same for your local community? Feel free to use the cute canva she put together (linked, editable) 🎃 www.canva.com/design/DAG3H...
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Coming up on 20 years of Link in the Rainier Valley. A Sound Transit employee told my neighbors and me that people crash into the light rail because it’s new and unfamiliar. Education won’t work. We should probably stop playing with tech gadgets and fix it.
New Post: Dangerous By Design: MLK Way’s Current Conditions seattletransitblog.com/2025/10/27/d...
October 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Coming up on 20 years of Link in the Rainier Valley. A Sound Transit employee told my neighbors and me that people crash into the light rail because it’s new and unfamiliar. Education won’t work. We should probably stop playing with tech gadgets and fix it.
This (cheesy) voter dialer joke is prompting me to share my phone banking life hack with y’all: I do my physical therapy exercises while I wait for the next voter to answer. 💪🏼 ✅
October 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This (cheesy) voter dialer joke is prompting me to share my phone banking life hack with y’all: I do my physical therapy exercises while I wait for the next voter to answer. 💪🏼 ✅
It's raining, it's pouring. Perfect day to make calls for our brilliant progressive candidate for Seattle mayor Katie Wilson @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social! Join me, anytime today! mobilize.us/s/WJMprZ
GOTV Phonebank on your own time for Katie Wilson · Wilson for Seattle
Join us to make critical calls to known supporters across Seattle who have their ballots in hand. We are calling to make sure they return their ballot and make their voice heard!
This is a VIRTUAL ph...
mobilize.us
October 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It's raining, it's pouring. Perfect day to make calls for our brilliant progressive candidate for Seattle mayor Katie Wilson @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social! Join me, anytime today! mobilize.us/s/WJMprZ
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This is such a thoughtful thread from Brittany Packnett Cunningham about No Kings.
(I'm not tagging her on purpose—some of y'all don't act right.) www.threads.com/@mspackyetti...
(I'm not tagging her on purpose—some of y'all don't act right.) www.threads.com/@mspackyetti...
brittany packnett cunningham (@mspackyetti) on Threads
Don’t yell at me but…
No Kings Day is a demonstration and a march. It’s not a protest, or a strike, or a walkout, or an uprising.
And that’s not only perfectly ok, that’s actually *one way* movemen...
www.threads.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is such a thoughtful thread from Brittany Packnett Cunningham about No Kings.
(I'm not tagging her on purpose—some of y'all don't act right.) www.threads.com/@mspackyetti...
(I'm not tagging her on purpose—some of y'all don't act right.) www.threads.com/@mspackyetti...
Our latest study is out, open access in Preventive Medicine Reports, led by @uwmedicine.bsky.social med student Na'imah Muhammad. We centered Black Veterans to inform efforts to reduce disparities in VA weight management care. Tackling discrimination=healthcare www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States veterans entering veterans health administration behavioral weight management care
Black United States (U.S.) veterans lose less weight than White veterans in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) MOVE! Weight Management Program. …
www.sciencedirect.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Our latest study is out, open access in Preventive Medicine Reports, led by @uwmedicine.bsky.social med student Na'imah Muhammad. We centered Black Veterans to inform efforts to reduce disparities in VA weight management care. Tackling discrimination=healthcare www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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First day of #WeekWithoutDriving 2025, are you ready? disabilityrightswa.org/how-would-yo...
How Would You Get Around If You Couldn't Drive Yourself? - Disability Rights Washington
Washington State, September 29 to October 5, 2025 -- Imagine your life without driving. Could you navigate your daily routines, reach your workplace, doctor's office, or connect with loved ones? This ...
disabilityrightswa.org
September 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
First day of #WeekWithoutDriving 2025, are you ready? disabilityrightswa.org/how-would-yo...
My family uses air quotes when referring to the Mount Baker "transit center" because it seems like such an afterthought for actual riders. Here's my kid at the "transit center" en route to her soccer game on Sunday. City leaders, read @nondriver.bsky.social's brilliant piece and improve this area!
September 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
My family uses air quotes when referring to the Mount Baker "transit center" because it seems like such an afterthought for actual riders. Here's my kid at the "transit center" en route to her soccer game on Sunday. City leaders, read @nondriver.bsky.social's brilliant piece and improve this area!
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Thanks to Working Families Party for organizing yesterday’s canvas in Columbia City. Our opponent has wealthy donors — we have each other. Ready to win an affordable Seattle together? Sign up to canvas at the link in our bio! #thisisyourcity @workingfamilies.org
September 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thanks to Working Families Party for organizing yesterday’s canvas in Columbia City. Our opponent has wealthy donors — we have each other. Ready to win an affordable Seattle together? Sign up to canvas at the link in our bio! #thisisyourcity @workingfamilies.org
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It's time for Seattle to build nice things for bus riders, not just cruise ship tourists.
Op-Ed: Step Aside Waterfront, Long Neglected North Rainier Deserves Investment, Too » The Urbanist
# A thriving Mount Baker Transit Center requires pedestrian upgrades, a revitalized commercial district, and plenty of housing nearby. As we prepare to step off the bus, my kid grips my hand tighter. ...
www.theurbanist.org
September 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's time for Seattle to build nice things for bus riders, not just cruise ship tourists.
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NEW // Op-Ed: Will Ethics Commission Hold Harrell Accountable for Campaigning with Public Resources?
By Robert Cruickshank
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/13/o...
By Robert Cruickshank
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/13/o...
Op-Ed: Will Ethics Commission Hold Harrell Accountable for Campaigning with Public Resources? » The Urbanist
# Facing a tough election battle, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has been ramping up his pace of press conference and social media posts. A former McGinn staffer shares how ethics officials warned McGinn...
www.theurbanist.org
September 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW // Op-Ed: Will Ethics Commission Hold Harrell Accountable for Campaigning with Public Resources?
By Robert Cruickshank
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/13/o...
By Robert Cruickshank
via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/09/13/o...
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It is not too late to tell City Council we want more housing. Sign the Seattle YIMBY petition to the Council supporting what we think are the best amendments. The more signatures the greater impact it will have. And send to your friends. actionnetwork.org/petitions/4f...
Tell City Council To Pass A Bold Comprehensive Plan
The Seattle City Council has a once-in-a-decade chance to address our housing shortage and affordability crisis.
The Comprehensive Plan—Seattle’s regular update that determines how many homes can be...
actionnetwork.org
September 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It is not too late to tell City Council we want more housing. Sign the Seattle YIMBY petition to the Council supporting what we think are the best amendments. The more signatures the greater impact it will have. And send to your friends. actionnetwork.org/petitions/4f...
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THREAD. I don't know what there is left to say about the New York Times and Democrats, but documenting their support for authoritarianism still feels important. If there's any chance to walk back from the fascist cliff, we must see why things like today's article are so dangerous.
September 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
THREAD. I don't know what there is left to say about the New York Times and Democrats, but documenting their support for authoritarianism still feels important. If there's any chance to walk back from the fascist cliff, we must see why things like today's article are so dangerous.
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Seattle's Mayor Harrell holds back transit (again!) doubles down on do-nothingism.
This guy is nonstop when it comes to stopping good things from happening.
Harrell has always hampered good government outcomes and he's not about to quit now. Fire him!
rondezvouswa.com/p/seattle-s-...
This guy is nonstop when it comes to stopping good things from happening.
Harrell has always hampered good government outcomes and he's not about to quit now. Fire him!
rondezvouswa.com/p/seattle-s-...
Seattle's Mayor Harrell Holds Back Transit, Again
Doubles down on do-nothingism
rondezvouswa.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Seattle's Mayor Harrell holds back transit (again!) doubles down on do-nothingism.
This guy is nonstop when it comes to stopping good things from happening.
Harrell has always hampered good government outcomes and he's not about to quit now. Fire him!
rondezvouswa.com/p/seattle-s-...
This guy is nonstop when it comes to stopping good things from happening.
Harrell has always hampered good government outcomes and he's not about to quit now. Fire him!
rondezvouswa.com/p/seattle-s-...
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One of the things I have been most wrong about is that I thought once the impacts of climate change manifest we would see bold climate action, especially in scientifically literate progressive cities. Instead we get glossy vision documents, plans, and self congratulation while doing too little.
Wildfire smoke making Seattle look like a hellscape 😳
September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One of the things I have been most wrong about is that I thought once the impacts of climate change manifest we would see bold climate action, especially in scientifically literate progressive cities. Instead we get glossy vision documents, plans, and self congratulation while doing too little.
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Prioritize public transit!!
Packed and very late @kingcountymetro.bsky.social buses this am. Kids are late for middle school, Veterans are late for medical appointments, and I’m late for work. We fail our communities when we don’t prioritize public transportation.
September 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Prioritize public transit!!
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Dear @wadems.org: It is ridiculous that we don't have free school meals for all in our state. These are the standards used to determine eligibility. In this state, many well above these levels struggle. With the federal government cutting many benefits, these meals become even more important.
September 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Dear @wadems.org: It is ridiculous that we don't have free school meals for all in our state. These are the standards used to determine eligibility. In this state, many well above these levels struggle. With the federal government cutting many benefits, these meals become even more important.
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Packed and very late @kingcountymetro.bsky.social buses this am. Kids are late for middle school, Veterans are late for medical appointments, and I’m late for work. We fail our communities when we don’t prioritize public transportation.
September 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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If we’re going to rely as a city on public transportation to get our kids to school, as many cities do, we need to build routes and headways with schools in mind, not just downtown commuters.
Packed and very late @kingcountymetro.bsky.social buses this am. Kids are late for middle school, Veterans are late for medical appointments, and I’m late for work. We fail our communities when we don’t prioritize public transportation.
September 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If we’re going to rely as a city on public transportation to get our kids to school, as many cities do, we need to build routes and headways with schools in mind, not just downtown commuters.
Packed and very late @kingcountymetro.bsky.social buses this am. Kids are late for middle school, Veterans are late for medical appointments, and I’m late for work. We fail our communities when we don’t prioritize public transportation.
September 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Packed and very late @kingcountymetro.bsky.social buses this am. Kids are late for middle school, Veterans are late for medical appointments, and I’m late for work. We fail our communities when we don’t prioritize public transportation.
Our new study is out, open access in Preventive Medicine Reports! 📣 Led by Dr. Jessica Breland (@jbreland.bsky.social), this qualitative study sought recommendations from VA employees and Black Veterans on how to reduce disparities in VA weight-related care. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Weight management for Black United States Veterans: Employee and patient perspectives
Veterans who self-identify as Black (hereafter Black veterans) and use the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)’s MOVE!® Weight Management Program los…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our new study is out, open access in Preventive Medicine Reports! 📣 Led by Dr. Jessica Breland (@jbreland.bsky.social), this qualitative study sought recommendations from VA employees and Black Veterans on how to reduce disparities in VA weight-related care. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We took a King County Metro bus to this trailhead for $2.75 (kids ride free). Bonus: we got to snuggle en route to hiking, instead of stressing our way through traffic. This sort of joyful, public, climate-friendly access to nature should be year-round, in all the places. ❤️
August 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We took a King County Metro bus to this trailhead for $2.75 (kids ride free). Bonus: we got to snuggle en route to hiking, instead of stressing our way through traffic. This sort of joyful, public, climate-friendly access to nature should be year-round, in all the places. ❤️
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The moral path forward is as clear as daylight: Cease fire and restore unobstructed food and medical aid services to Palestinians.
As ever, @naomiishisaka.bsky.social shares the message people need to hear. Via @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As ever, @naomiishisaka.bsky.social shares the message people need to hear. Via @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
'You need to make a choice' about Gaza. 1,700 people at Marymoor Park did
Evidence is mounting that people — children — are starving in Gaza. People of conscience have a decision to make.
www.seattletimes.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The moral path forward is as clear as daylight: Cease fire and restore unobstructed food and medical aid services to Palestinians.
As ever, @naomiishisaka.bsky.social shares the message people need to hear. Via @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As ever, @naomiishisaka.bsky.social shares the message people need to hear. Via @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Poor shade planning is a chronic issue in Seattle’s new parks and something I’d like City Council to address. Shade, and shelter, is critical to making our public spaces usable year round and maximizing the value of our investments. This is a climate adaptation issue!!
Everyone's hiding in the shade by the playground
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Poor shade planning is a chronic issue in Seattle’s new parks and something I’d like City Council to address. Shade, and shelter, is critical to making our public spaces usable year round and maximizing the value of our investments. This is a climate adaptation issue!!