by Ronnie Estoque
Since 1947, the Yoshimura family has operated Mutual Fish Company, a retail and wholesale seafood market based in Seattle that in more than 75 years built a loyal and steady clientele who are saddened by the loss of a South End staple.
Continue reading South End’s Iconic Mutual Fish to Close Saturdayby Ronnie Estoque
For more than eight years, the Ethiopian Community in Seattle (ECS), an organization that provides various services to Ethiopian immigrants transitioning to the U.S., has worked arduously on the development of the Ethiopian Village on Rainier Avenue. Last month, the ECS celebrated the grand opening of its new space, which features 89 affordable units for low-income seniors ages 55+, Cafe Avole, and more office and community space that will expand ECS’ programming and outreach.
Continue reading Ethiopian Village on Rainier Avenue Opensby Ronnie Estoque
For nearly 18 years, South Seattle resident Juli Cummings has dedicated her time as a volunteer at food banks across Seattle. She’s lived in the Columbia City neighborhood for two decades, and in the past year, she has organized a mutual aid community fridge outside her home for neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.
Continue reading Community Fridge Tackles Local Food Insecurityby Ronnie Estoque
Last Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13, local community members gathered for the Othello Park International Festival. The family-friendly event featured vendors, food, games, art, live music, dancing, and local organizations focused on community outreach.
Continue reading PHOTO ESSAY | Othello Park International Festival Celebrates Communityby Ronnie Estoque
Last Friday afternoon, Aug. 11, workers from the Westfield Southcenter Macy’s held a picket demanding an increase in wages and security as ongoing contract negotiations that began in late February have stalled. UFCW 3000 member Azia Domingo has worked at Macy’s for two decades and serves on the bargaining team.
Continue reading Southcenter Macy’s Workers Picket Stalled Contract Negotiationsby Ronnie Estoque
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) gathered for its first national convention in Seattle from Aug. 3–6, featuring hundreds who marched in support of Embassy Suites hotel workers in Pioneer Square seeking an updated labor contract.
During the convention, APALA also recognized two local organizers with national awards for their dedication to the Asian and Pacific American labor movement, which has a long and storied history in the Seattle area.
Continue reading APALA Awards Recognize Local Labor Union Leadersby Ronnie Estoque
On Friday, hundreds of Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) members gathering in Seattle for their convention rally will be joining Embassy Suites hotel workers in Pioneer Square at 4:30 p.m. in support of an updated labor contract.
Continue reading Embassy Suites Hotel Workers Join with APALA to Protest for Increased Wagesby Ronnie Estoque
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is a privately funded nonprofit organization that focuses on preserving America’s historic sites and stories. Katherine Malone-France is the chief preservation officer at the NTHP.
Continue reading Seattle CID Is One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Placesby Ronnie Estoque
Tascha Johnson was a graduate student at the University of Washington in 2018 when she was first introduced to CHOOSE 180, an organization focused on keeping youth out of the juvenile criminal legal system and breaking the school-to-prison pipeline. Sean Goode, executive director of CHOOSE 180 at the time, was a guest speaker in one of Johnson’s social work classes.
“When I heard him talking about the juvenile diversion program that they offer, and, you know, the impact on the community and working with systems to make changes within those systems, that really resonated with me, because I have family that has also been impacted by the juvenile legal system that then followed them into the legal system as they got older,” Johnson explained.
Continue reading Local Community Efforts Aim to Deter Gun Violenceby Ronnie Estoque
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) has received numerous reports of dead fish washing up on the shores of Lake Washington. According to WDFW King County District fisheries biologist Aaron Bosworth, the dead fish that are appearing are mostly yellow perch, with a few sticklebacks in the mix as well. He conducted a survey earlier this month at the Kirkland shoreline, and counted about 100 yellow perch scattered alongside the area. Yellow perch are an extremely common fish in Lake Washington, and they can also be found in other lakes across the state.
Continue reading Dead Fish Appearing on Lake Washington Shorelines Due to Bacteria and Warmer Water
