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DOOM LOOP: "ICE Protocol"
The police chief explains department policy for dealing with ICE.
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The police chief explains department policy for dealing with ICE.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/45vzXs5
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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January 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
DOOM LOOP: "ICE Protocol"
The police chief explains department policy for dealing with ICE.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/45vzXs5
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
The police chief explains department policy for dealing with ICE.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/45vzXs5
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Community groups are pushing back after regulators approved a permit allowing an industrial cement plant in the Duwamish Valley to burn more tires for fuel. Organizers warn the decision could deepen air-quality harms in South End neighborhoods.
Maya Tizon reports here: soseaem.org/3LOJHaj #Seattle
Maya Tizon reports here: soseaem.org/3LOJHaj #Seattle
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January 23, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Community groups are pushing back after regulators approved a permit allowing an industrial cement plant in the Duwamish Valley to burn more tires for fuel. Organizers warn the decision could deepen air-quality harms in South End neighborhoods.
Maya Tizon reports here: soseaem.org/3LOJHaj #Seattle
Maya Tizon reports here: soseaem.org/3LOJHaj #Seattle
OPINION: ICE killed Renee Good. The deaths didn't start there.
South Seattle attorney and law professor Georgina Olazcon Mozo writes on immigration violence, loss, and moral responsibility.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4bbRXLU #SeattleVoices #ICE
South Seattle attorney and law professor Georgina Olazcon Mozo writes on immigration violence, loss, and moral responsibility.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4bbRXLU #SeattleVoices #ICE
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January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
OPINION: ICE killed Renee Good. The deaths didn't start there.
South Seattle attorney and law professor Georgina Olazcon Mozo writes on immigration violence, loss, and moral responsibility.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4bbRXLU #SeattleVoices #ICE
South Seattle attorney and law professor Georgina Olazcon Mozo writes on immigration violence, loss, and moral responsibility.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4bbRXLU #SeattleVoices #ICE
A shelter-in-place over unconfirmed ICE reports kept students inside 6 South End schools on Jan. 20, halting a planned walkout at Asa Mercer. Parents and neighbors still showed up to support students.
Read the full story by Patty Tang here: soseaem.org/49Syiy9 #SeattleNews #Seattle
Read the full story by Patty Tang here: soseaem.org/49Syiy9 #SeattleNews #Seattle
Shelter-in-Place Halts South End Student Walkout Amid Unconfirmed ICE Reports
A planned walkout at Asa Mercer stalled under a shelter-in-place order tied to unconfirmed ICE activity, as families and community members gathered to keep students safe.
southseattleemerald.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A shelter-in-place over unconfirmed ICE reports kept students inside 6 South End schools on Jan. 20, halting a planned walkout at Asa Mercer. Parents and neighbors still showed up to support students.
Read the full story by Patty Tang here: soseaem.org/49Syiy9 #SeattleNews #Seattle
Read the full story by Patty Tang here: soseaem.org/49Syiy9 #SeattleNews #Seattle
In Judkins Park, a comic shop is doing more than selling comics. Crow's Nest Comics centers queer, trans, and BIPOC stories while building real community through free events, game nights, and mutual aid.
Read how it came together in Yuko Kodama's latest "South End Life" here:
Read how it came together in Yuko Kodama's latest "South End Life" here:
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January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
In Judkins Park, a comic shop is doing more than selling comics. Crow's Nest Comics centers queer, trans, and BIPOC stories while building real community through free events, game nights, and mutual aid.
Read how it came together in Yuko Kodama's latest "South End Life" here:
Read how it came together in Yuko Kodama's latest "South End Life" here:
DOOM LOOP: "City Council Job Fair"
High turnover rates in two City Council offices necessitate a search for new staffers.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4qp79tA
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
High turnover rates in two City Council offices necessitate a search for new staffers.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4qp79tA
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
DOOM LOOP: "City Council Job Fair"
High turnover rates in two City Council offices necessitate a search for new staffers.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4qp79tA
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
High turnover rates in two City Council offices necessitate a search for new staffers.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4qp79tA
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
King County farmers collectives are working to strengthen food sovereignty and access to culturally relevant foods in their communities: soseaem.org/49ZCQnx
The Emerald's environmental reporting is funded in part by the City of Seattle's Environmental Justice Fund.
The Emerald's environmental reporting is funded in part by the City of Seattle's Environmental Justice Fund.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
King County farmers collectives are working to strengthen food sovereignty and access to culturally relevant foods in their communities: soseaem.org/49ZCQnx
The Emerald's environmental reporting is funded in part by the City of Seattle's Environmental Justice Fund.
The Emerald's environmental reporting is funded in part by the City of Seattle's Environmental Justice Fund.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend is here! One of the largest and longest-running annual celebrations in Seattle is produced by the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. Here's a rundown of the 43rd annual event, organized and run by volunteers:
South End Life: This Year, MLK Day Events Will Consider 'America at a Crossroads'
One of the largest and longest-running annual celebrations in Seattle is produced by the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. Here's a rundown of the 43rd annual event, organized and…
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January 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend is here! One of the largest and longest-running annual celebrations in Seattle is produced by the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition. Here's a rundown of the 43rd annual event, organized and run by volunteers:
OPINION: Seattle leaders say police accountability is complete. Families impacted by police violence say otherwise.
Castill Hightower reflects on loss, broken promises, and why victims still lack support.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/3LO8XgM #Seattle #SeattlePolice
Castill Hightower reflects on loss, broken promises, and why victims still lack support.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/3LO8XgM #Seattle #SeattlePolice
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January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
OPINION: Seattle leaders say police accountability is complete. Families impacted by police violence say otherwise.
Castill Hightower reflects on loss, broken promises, and why victims still lack support.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/3LO8XgM #Seattle #SeattlePolice
Castill Hightower reflects on loss, broken promises, and why victims still lack support.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/3LO8XgM #Seattle #SeattlePolice
Decades-old photos still speak to the present. 📸
In "Crossings," photographer Susan Meiselas traces migration, war, and U.S. border enforcement through images spanning decades. Jas Keimig examines why the exhibit still resonates — especially now.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4sJa8yM #Seattle #USBorder
In "Crossings," photographer Susan Meiselas traces migration, war, and U.S. border enforcement through images spanning decades. Jas Keimig examines why the exhibit still resonates — especially now.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4sJa8yM #Seattle #USBorder
New Photo Exhibit 'Crossings' Traces the Human Cost of U.S. Immigration Policy
From Central American uprisings to the U.S.-Mexico border, Jas Keimig examines how Susan Meiselas' "Crossings" links past and present violence in immigration enforcement.
southseattleemerald.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Decades-old photos still speak to the present. 📸
In "Crossings," photographer Susan Meiselas traces migration, war, and U.S. border enforcement through images spanning decades. Jas Keimig examines why the exhibit still resonates — especially now.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4sJa8yM #Seattle #USBorder
In "Crossings," photographer Susan Meiselas traces migration, war, and U.S. border enforcement through images spanning decades. Jas Keimig examines why the exhibit still resonates — especially now.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4sJa8yM #Seattle #USBorder
What does it mean to come home to a city that's changed? South End artist Harrison Clark reflects on gentrification, nature, and memory ahead of his 3-night live anthology at Black & Tan Hall.
Read Sarah Goh's chat with Clark here: soseaem.org/4pI5jmG #SeattleArts #Seattle
Read Sarah Goh's chat with Clark here: soseaem.org/4pI5jmG #SeattleArts #Seattle
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January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
What does it mean to come home to a city that's changed? South End artist Harrison Clark reflects on gentrification, nature, and memory ahead of his 3-night live anthology at Black & Tan Hall.
Read Sarah Goh's chat with Clark here: soseaem.org/4pI5jmG #SeattleArts #Seattle
Read Sarah Goh's chat with Clark here: soseaem.org/4pI5jmG #SeattleArts #Seattle
At a listening session in Othello, South End youth share with Mayor Wilson's transition team concerns about affordability, housing, safety, education, and civic access — issues they say are too often overlooked.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3LK2YcQ
#SeattleNews #Seattle
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3LK2YcQ
#SeattleNews #Seattle
South End Youth Speak Out at Seattle Mayoral Listening Session
South End youth gathered in Othello to press Mayor Katie Wilson's transition team on housing, safety and education, calling for real outreach and a stronger voice in city decisions.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM
At a listening session in Othello, South End youth share with Mayor Wilson's transition team concerns about affordability, housing, safety, education, and civic access — issues they say are too often overlooked.
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3LK2YcQ
#SeattleNews #Seattle
Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3LK2YcQ
#SeattleNews #Seattle
Mayor Katie Wilson faced scrutiny during her campaign over reports that her parents had helped cover her child care costs. What the backlash revealed, Wilson argues, is a broader unwillingness to take the child care crisis seriously. Read more in Gennette Cordova's column:
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January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Mayor Katie Wilson faced scrutiny during her campaign over reports that her parents had helped cover her child care costs. What the backlash revealed, Wilson argues, is a broader unwillingness to take the child care crisis seriously. Read more in Gennette Cordova's column:
DOOM LOOP: "The Treeactionary Paradox"
A concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4pxx7dh
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
A concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4pxx7dh
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
DOOM LOOP: "The Treeactionary Paradox"
A concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4pxx7dh
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
A concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4pxx7dh
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Close to 500 people attended a Jan. 8 vigil at Pier 58 honoring Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three shot and killed the previous day by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent: soseaem.org/4pt5hPd
PHOTO ESSAY | Hundreds Attend Seattle Vigil Honoring Minneapolis Mother Shot and Killed by ICE Agent
A crowd of close to 500 people attended a Jan. 8 vigil at Pier 58 honoring Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three shot and killed the previous day by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
southseattleemerald.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Close to 500 people attended a Jan. 8 vigil at Pier 58 honoring Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three shot and killed the previous day by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent: soseaem.org/4pt5hPd
First dance class, then coffee. 🤸🏽☕
At The Beacon in Rainier Valley, the crew behind Massive Monkees has opened Freshh Cafe to fuel dancers, families, and community — from acai bowls to spam musubi.
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At The Beacon in Rainier Valley, the crew behind Massive Monkees has opened Freshh Cafe to fuel dancers, families, and community — from acai bowls to spam musubi.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qdF34J #SeattleNews #Seattle
At The Beacon, Dance Classes Now Come With Coffee and Community
Dance, coffee, and community meet at The Beacon, where Massive Monkees' new Freshh Cafe fuels South End dancers, families and a multigenerational hip-hop legacy.
southseattleemerald.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
First dance class, then coffee. 🤸🏽☕
At The Beacon in Rainier Valley, the crew behind Massive Monkees has opened Freshh Cafe to fuel dancers, families, and community — from acai bowls to spam musubi.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qdF34J #SeattleNews #Seattle
At The Beacon in Rainier Valley, the crew behind Massive Monkees has opened Freshh Cafe to fuel dancers, families, and community — from acai bowls to spam musubi.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qdF34J #SeattleNews #Seattle
🏀 Road-tested and battle-ready.
Rainier Beach boys basketball turned tough losses into fuel, with freshman J.J. Crawford emerging in big moments alongside Tyran Stokes.
🔗 Read the column by Glenn Nelson here: soseaem.org/4sCH6kr #Seattle #RainierBeach
Rainier Beach boys basketball turned tough losses into fuel, with freshman J.J. Crawford emerging in big moments alongside Tyran Stokes.
🔗 Read the column by Glenn Nelson here: soseaem.org/4sCH6kr #Seattle #RainierBeach
COLUMN | Road Lessons Fuel Rainier Beach Basketball Surge as J.J. Crawford Emerges
Road wear, hard talks, and big moments shaped Rainier Beach's national road run. Glenn Nelson explains how J.J. Crawford’s emergence is easing the load and sharpening title hopes.
southseattleemerald.org
January 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
🏀 Road-tested and battle-ready.
Rainier Beach boys basketball turned tough losses into fuel, with freshman J.J. Crawford emerging in big moments alongside Tyran Stokes.
🔗 Read the column by Glenn Nelson here: soseaem.org/4sCH6kr #Seattle #RainierBeach
Rainier Beach boys basketball turned tough losses into fuel, with freshman J.J. Crawford emerging in big moments alongside Tyran Stokes.
🔗 Read the column by Glenn Nelson here: soseaem.org/4sCH6kr #Seattle #RainierBeach
Seattle City Council has a new president. District 3’s Joy Hollingsworth was unanimously selected, making history as the first Black and queer woman to lead the council. Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were also sworn in.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qCzY5C #SeattleNews #Seattle
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qCzY5C #SeattleNews #Seattle
Seattle City Council Selects Joy Hollingsworth as President, Swears In Foster and Rinck
Seattle City Council kicks off 2026 by naming Joy Hollingsworth president and swearing in Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck, marking a new chapter in citywide leadership.
southseattleemerald.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Seattle City Council has a new president. District 3’s Joy Hollingsworth was unanimously selected, making history as the first Black and queer woman to lead the council. Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were also sworn in.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qCzY5C #SeattleNews #Seattle
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4qCzY5C #SeattleNews #Seattle
Weeks after a fatal hit-and-run on Beacon Hill, cyclists and neighbors are still seeking answers — and asking for help to find the driver.
SPD says the suspect vehicle may be a late-’90s white Toyota Camry.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4aIL2JR #SeattleNews #Seattle
SPD says the suspect vehicle may be a late-’90s white Toyota Camry.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4aIL2JR #SeattleNews #Seattle
Weeks Later, Beacon Hill Cyclists Still Seek Answers After Fatal Hit-and-Run
Weeks after a fatal hit-and-run on Beacon Hill, friends and cyclists mourn Alley and urge the community to help find the driver responsible for her death.
southseattleemerald.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Weeks after a fatal hit-and-run on Beacon Hill, cyclists and neighbors are still seeking answers — and asking for help to find the driver.
SPD says the suspect vehicle may be a late-’90s white Toyota Camry.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4aIL2JR #SeattleNews #Seattle
SPD says the suspect vehicle may be a late-’90s white Toyota Camry.
🔗 Read here: soseaem.org/4aIL2JR #SeattleNews #Seattle
A new mayor. A packed city hall. And a sense of political déjà vu.
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil reflects on power, protest, and what changes — and what doesn’t — in Seattle politics.
🔗 soseaem.org/49LmIFd #Seattle #KatieWilson #Politics
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil reflects on power, protest, and what changes — and what doesn’t — in Seattle politics.
🔗 soseaem.org/49LmIFd #Seattle #KatieWilson #Politics
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January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
A new mayor. A packed city hall. And a sense of political déjà vu.
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil reflects on power, protest, and what changes — and what doesn’t — in Seattle politics.
🔗 soseaem.org/49LmIFd #Seattle #KatieWilson #Politics
In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil reflects on power, protest, and what changes — and what doesn’t — in Seattle politics.
🔗 soseaem.org/49LmIFd #Seattle #KatieWilson #Politics
Ahead of Mayor Katie Wilson's inauguration, we asked South End residents what they want her administration to prioritize — and how she should be accountable to the community. From housing to public safety, their answers speak for themselves.
Read here: soseaem.org/4juZdVc #SeattleNews #Seattle
Read here: soseaem.org/4juZdVc #SeattleNews #Seattle
People on the Street: What the South End Wants From Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
The Emerald hit South Seattle streets to ask residents what they expect from Mayor Katie Wilson’s first 100 days — and how her administration can stay accountable over four years.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ahead of Mayor Katie Wilson's inauguration, we asked South End residents what they want her administration to prioritize — and how she should be accountable to the community. From housing to public safety, their answers speak for themselves.
Read here: soseaem.org/4juZdVc #SeattleNews #Seattle
Read here: soseaem.org/4juZdVc #SeattleNews #Seattle
DOOM LOOP: "First Winter in Seattle"
A recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4bhAZLY
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
A recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4bhAZLY
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
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January 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
DOOM LOOP: "First Winter in Seattle"
A recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4bhAZLY
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
A recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.
Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4bhAZLY
#Seattle #Comics #DoomLoop
Meet Rainmaker Caitlin Day, a Columbia City resident and family doctor who supports the Emerald for its super-local, trustworthy reporting — from neighborhood updates to coverage that impacts families.
Read her story: soseaem.org/48SSAIA #Seattle #Rainmakers
Read her story: soseaem.org/48SSAIA #Seattle #Rainmakers
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January 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Meet Rainmaker Caitlin Day, a Columbia City resident and family doctor who supports the Emerald for its super-local, trustworthy reporting — from neighborhood updates to coverage that impacts families.
Read her story: soseaem.org/48SSAIA #Seattle #Rainmakers
Read her story: soseaem.org/48SSAIA #Seattle #Rainmakers
Meet Rainmaker Burke Stansbury, an early Emerald supporter who believes local media matters — especially in communities long overlooked by mainstream coverage.
Read his story: soseaem.org/49nJGD3 #Seattle #Rainmakers
Read his story: soseaem.org/49nJGD3 #Seattle #Rainmakers
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December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Meet Rainmaker Burke Stansbury, an early Emerald supporter who believes local media matters — especially in communities long overlooked by mainstream coverage.
Read his story: soseaem.org/49nJGD3 #Seattle #Rainmakers
Read his story: soseaem.org/49nJGD3 #Seattle #Rainmakers
Environmental justice in the South End is about people, place, and care. In her 2025 reflection, Emerald editor Amanda Sorell looks back at stories on youth, pollution, rivers, wildlife, and community-led healing.
Read more: soseaem.org/4j62jP3 #Seattle
Read more: soseaem.org/4j62jP3 #Seattle
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December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Environmental justice in the South End is about people, place, and care. In her 2025 reflection, Emerald editor Amanda Sorell looks back at stories on youth, pollution, rivers, wildlife, and community-led healing.
Read more: soseaem.org/4j62jP3 #Seattle
Read more: soseaem.org/4j62jP3 #Seattle