by Vee Hua 華婷婷 and Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
For some residents of incorporated and unincorporated South King County, tree protection has become a point of focus and concern, as large trees are increasingly being removed without community consultation to make room for single-family homes.
Continue reading White Center Tree Clearing Prompts Tree Protection Actions in Unincorporated King Countyby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
In early November, the City of Renton’s Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Subarea Plan won the Governor’s Smart Communities Smart Vision Award, which awards local leaders for city planning projects intended to support communities, sustainable infrastructure, and the economy. It is the ninth project from Renton to win this award since the award program began in 2006.
Continue reading Renton Wins Governor’s Award for New Business and Residential Transit-Oriented Planby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug; reporting by Debby Cheng
Naomi Ostwald Kawamura’s biggest motivation for serving the Japanese American community is a trait passed down from her Japanese immigrant parents, who gave their time and energy to others.
Continue reading Japanese American Nonprofit Densho Welcomes New Executive Directorby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
On the corner of King Street and 8th Avenue South in the Chinatown-International District sits a new affordable housing development. Named after legendary community activist Robert “Uncle Bob” Santos, Uncle Bob’s Place features a large mural of Santos that overlooks the neighborhood.
Continue reading New Affordable Housing Project Uncle Bob’s Place Incorporates Local Artwork, Centers Community Preference Policyby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
In October 2022, the City of Seattle granted $244,000 to seven Duwamish River community projects on as part of the Duwamish River Opportunity Fund (DROF). Since 2014, the program has funded organizations to improve the quality of life and sustainability of the neighborhood. The Duwamish River was listed as one of the country’s most toxic hazardous waste sites in 2001; the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW) Superfund site is a 5.5-mile long polluted area from South Park to Georgetown and requires a long-term response due to toxic chemicals polluting the river from years of industrialization.
Continue reading Shared Spaces Foundation, the Heron’s Nest Focus on Duwamish River Environmental and Landback Projectsby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
To honor transgender people and educate communities about transgender issues, United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (UTOPIA) Washington is hosting a series of in-person and hybrid community events, including workshops and health clinics, for Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 14 to 18.
Continue reading UTOPIA to Host Community Events for Transgender Awareness Weekby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
The 2023 Seattle Solidarity Budget’s focus this year is a “Budget to Live, Budget to Thrive.” Self-described as “a collective call toward a city budget that centers the needs of the most marginalized and vulnerable Seattle residents,” the Solidarity Budget coalition formed after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. Their proposed budget for 2023 was intentionally released in September 2022, one week prior to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget for the City of Seattle.
Continue reading 2023 Seattle Solidarity Budget Calls for Unmet Demands From Previous Yearby Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
The White Center Food Bank (WCFB) sits tucked away in a corner behind large green trees, mostly hidden from public view despite its significant community impact.
Continue reading White Center Food Bank Campaigns for New Downtown Location
