by Makenzie Graham
A close friend of mine is a dedicated teacher who works with struggling readers at a public school in Seattle. Day in and day out she goes to work with a sense of purpose and drive, motivated by her students’ achievements. By advancing the reading skills of some of the kids who are left the farthest behind in our state, she increases their self-confidence and helps them catch up to their peers. Continue reading I’m Marching on Tax Day to Demand That We Fully Fund Our Schools
words and photos by Alex Garland
The Columbia City Gallery is dropping an assist to art aficionados whose colossal passion for collecting is mismatched with a microscopic bank account.
The local artist co-op, which is associated with the arts division of South East Effective Development (SEED), is currently hosting its annual two week sale of local works produced by nearly two dozen South Seattle based artists. All watercolors, pottery, ceramics, and jewelry on display in the main gallery is priced for under $200 and will be available to purchase until April 16th. Continue reading Gallery Showcases Art’s Pathway to Self-Expression
by John Colby
Ongoing troubles in the 37th District Democratic Party continued last Monday. For those new to the controversy, it stems from a failed attempt to recruit Precinct Committee Officers (PCO) without an election. A combination of state law and Democratic Party bylaws bar individuals who didn’t run for PCO positions from voting after November 30 on appointments and leadership positions.
Continue reading Controversy Continues at 37th District Dem Meeting
collected by Antonio Foster
PotHole Palooza Coming
Monday, April 17, kicks off PotHole Palooza in Seattle. The campaign will aggressively repair potholes across the city. Currently, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is asking community members to report neighborhood potholes for mapping by SDOT’s Pothole Rangers. Continue reading News Gleams: Pothole Palooza, “Trump-Proof” Town Hall, and SPD Seeking Assistance With Investigation
by Barbara L. Moore
Last February, members of Rainier VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Auxiliary #2289 delightfully handed out free deluxe patriotic workbooks to 327 students in grades K-5th, at Emerson Elementary in the Rainier Beach community of South Seattle. It was the school’s Black History Literacy Night, with the children recipients seeming almost as delighted as the adults. Continue reading Local VFW Gives Gift of Reading to Emerson Elementary
by Kelsey Hamlin
Mayor Ed Murray’s decision to have a gastroenterologist — who studies internal organs, not external organs or the skin — examine him in an attempt to discredit rape allegations has been the subject of speculation, and is now being called into question through a dermatologist with specialization in mole removal. Continue reading Murray’s Lawyer Says Medical Report Discredits Allegations, But Exam’s Validity Called Into Question
by Kelsey Hamlin
(Updated 4/12/17 at 1:49 pm)
After The Seattle Times broke last week that Mayor Ed Murray was facing legal allegations that he procured sex from a then-15-year-old in the ‘80s, the mayor himself took a trip to his doctor to disprove the claims. Continue reading Mayor’s Attorney Says Medical Report Disproves Allegations
by Reagan Jackson
Youth Speaks annual Grand Slam poetry competition took place last Friday at a sold out Town Hall. Poet, activist, and Mayoral Candidate Nikkita Oliver kept the audience laughing and engaged with help from musical guests Otieno Terry and D.J. Reverend Dollars. Continue reading Witness the Litness: Youth Speaks Grand Slam
by Marilee Jolin
A warm, spring sun shone down Monday morning as 70+ people gathered on the corner of 1st Ave N and Republican, across the street from the offices of Howard S. Wright Co., to oppose the King County’s plan to build a new youth jail. To commemorate the start of Passover, as well as Holy Week, anti-racist Jews and Christians came together to participate in a shared ritual and action, expressing both faith traditions’ commitment to racial and social justice. Continue reading Jews, Christians protest new youth jail in Table Turning/Passover Monday
collected by Antonio Foster
City of Seattle District 2 (South Seattle) Representative and Council President Bruce Harrell spoke out Monday morning on the recent allegations plaguing Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. In a statement, which he read before a city council briefing, Harrell said: Continue reading News Gleams: Harrell Speaks on Murray, Art Space in Beacon Hill, and Spring Break at South Seattle Libraries
