Some food banks report they've already pulled back on what they’re offering, as federal cuts, rising food prices and heightened demand drive deep worries about the future.

One way to keep abreast of the news and legislation is to keep in touch with those who are most impacted. epgn.com/2025/04/10/t...

The push to rehire retired workers comes as the administration has also sought to downsize large swaths of the federal government through mass layoffs and other changes.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law last month rescinding all funding.

The SGN Editorial Board has finally deliberated: these are our choices for the upcoming August 5 primary! Thank you to all the candidates that came to interview with us over these past few weeks. You can read our justifications these exceptional candidates right now on our website at www.sgn.org!

"Yes, Fackler is a straight, white guy, but we wouldn’t endorse him if we didn’t believe he’d have a strong coalition of awesome Queer people alongside him." Thank you for the endorsement, @sgn.org! #GiveAFack

Very interesting thread on the history and complexity of studying human chromosomal sex biology! Deeply unfortunate much of this nuance is lost when those with reactionary political agendas speak out against 🏳️‍⚧️ people…

Added Seattle Gay News to the list “Washington for the people”. Some great journalism.

07-04-2025 - #Seattle - Cal Anderson Park Anti-Fash Fourth Bash @ Skate Park, Capitol Hill. Funds for Gaza families. Full Post @ kolektiva.social/@iNFoPiG/114... #FreePalestine #FreeGaza #Punk #Concert #Antifascism #Trans

ACAB. Also…follow @sgn.org www.sgn.org

@sgn.org reports that WA State Patrol grads marched through a pride flag raising ceremony. While they “apologized” there is no way this was not intentional and likely continued intimidation against the LGBTQIA+ community and public. www.sgn.org/story/155055

This is a powerful issue, largely thanks to the incredible collaborations with @stopthesweeps.bsky.social, @sgn.org, and Strippers Are Workers. Our newsroom knows how to deliver. 💪🏻 #SupportLocalJournalism #IndependentJournalism #StreetPaper #RealChange

Who needs a therapist when there's an inspirational gas station sign you can pass by anytime you want, for free??! At the 76 station by U-Village (again)! 😍 #seattle #mentalhealth

Hey y’all 👋 How should we be getting better connected with the community over here on Bluesky, any tips?

Seattle Pride is over, but celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community is a year-round affair. Reign FC will be embodying this mantra on August 1 with its upcoming Pride match against Los Angeles’s Angel City FC ⚽️🏳️‍🌈 www.sgn.org/story/155773...

Transgender applicants and their families experienced familiar disappointment in Seattle on Wednesday, June 18 at the US passport office on Fifth Avenue. Read the interview with disgruntled trans applicants and their families including SGN Publisher Renee Raketty www.sgn.org/story/155526...

Are you a transgender individual residing in or locating to WA state? 🏳️‍⚧️ Sophia from @tractionpnw.bsky.social wrote for the SGN an extensive list of services and organizations folks should consider checking out! www.sgn.org/story/155522...

Many come to Seattle wanting to be part of its LGBT community for a sense of belonging. For POC, finding that can be challenging. Author Mike Curato's upcoming graphic novel, Gaysians, explores the importance of finding community as a Gay Asian man. www.sgn.org/story/154802

⚽️ On a sunny Sunday, May 18, Ballard's Salmon Bay and the West Seattle Rhodies played each other for the first time, resulting in a 0-0 score. www.sgn.org/story/154774

Every Friday evening, partygoers descend on Capitol Hill’s Queer bars for a night of dancing, drinks, and drag shows. Have you ever tried getting a bartender’s attention on a Friday night? Have you imagined the bartender’s perspective? www.sgn.org/story/154286...

For 25 years, Julia’s on Broadway has been a cornerstone of Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ and entertainment scene, blending drag, burlesque, and theatrical performances into an unforgettable experience. www.sgn.org/story/154310

📽️Read our film reviewer’s review on the new “The Wedding Banquet” film based off the 1993 version. www.sgn.org/story/154318

Several organizations, led by Gender Justice League and Traction, held a protest event for Transgender rights on April 26 at Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park. www.sgn.org/story/154562...

🌹Martha Manning first encountered the Wildrose in the late '90s, having moved from Rhode Island while she was coming into her sexuality. By 2001, Manning and her business partner, Shelley Brothers, took over the Wildrose and transformed the space. www.sgn.org/story/154285

Happy National Teacher’s Day to all our educators in Washington and beyond who fight for the queer youth in their classrooms. Many of us wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you! #NationalTeachersDay

On April 26 the finalized version of the state’s 2025-27 operating budget was released, with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Washington being cut entirely. www.sgn.org/story/154458...

🍰Co-owner Kevin Moulder has turned a traditional Mexican dessert into a vibrant celebration of Queer Latinx identity through Tres Lecheria. www.sgn.org/story/154284

The spontaneous beginning of Dough Joy in May 2021 blossomed into one of Seattle's most beloved donut destinations, with locations now in Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and Ballard. www.sgn.org/story/154282

🚨 Seattle Gay News is back on Instagram! Follow us @SeattleGayNews_ for news you don't want to miss 🏳️‍🌈 www.instagram.com/p/DJE3icZp9p...

It’s spring! The dark days are over, replaced by residents emerging into the light, with a freshly brewed latte and pastry in hand. But before you head outside for your hot-girl walks, check out this colorful guide to LGBTQIA+-owned eateries. www.sgn.org/story/154274

🌊 Kelsey Granger lives full-time on a boat, far away from her landlocked American town, often swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying sunsets from her boat’s deck. As a Trans woman, she didn’t feel safe living on America’s mainland. www.sgn.org/story/154306

🍹Tucked into a cozy strip of independent and majority woman-owned shops, Kamp Social House stands out, not just for its menu or cocktails but for its unapologetically Queer identity and commitment to community. www.sgn.org/story/154309...

Our issue for May is out now! Don't miss our special issue on food 😋 Find a paper near you 👇 www.sgn.org/find_our_paper

Pope Francis, who made the Catholic Church less hostile toward LGBTQ people, died Monday in Rome. He was 88. In 2013, Francis became The Advocate’s person of the year after saying, “If a person is Gay and seeks God and has good will, who am I to judge?” www.sgn.org/story/154307...

🏙️You cannot beat a weekend in San Francisco, the City by the Bay. Thought rents are sky high. the homeless situation has improved and there's a new mayor. And there's so much to do. www.sgn.org/story/153737

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week to all our lesbians! This week, we celebrate our lesbian folks who have played a significant role in LGBTQ+ rights through the years. We wouldn't be where we are as a community without the "L" in LGBTQ+.

WIAA board members tossed out amendments 7 and 8, which discriminated against Trans girl athletes and would have ensured separate athletic programs for boys' and girls' teams, as they were not in compliance with state law. www.sgn.org/story/154229...

Registration has officially opened for UTOPIA Washington's QTPI Camp, a free event for all Queer and Transgender Pacific Islanders that will run from July 31 to August 3– and spots are filling up fast. www.sgn.org/story/154198

Capital City Pride in Olympia is hosting "Queerotica," a body-positive art exhibit that celebrates transformational healing and a diverse range of sexual expression through community connections and erotica. Taking place April 25–26 at Altitude 15. www.sgn.org/story/154197...

🏝️Just a hundred miles east of LA, there's always something going on in Palm Springs and the other cities of the Coachella Valley, nestled among the desert palm trees but with stunning views of the nearby snow-capped mountains. www.sgn.org/story/153722

🌆Vashon Island is a snapshot of Pacific Northwest storybook life. Its glacial history has made the soil nutrient rich and perfect for farming, in turn making Vashon a popular destination for its lavender, garlic, and annual strawberry festival. www.sgn.org/story/153733

🎬The 18th annual National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) kicked off Thursday, April 3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown. Celebrated “Chasing Chasing Amy”filmmaker Sav Rodgers, a 2019 NFFTY attendee, returned to the festival, only this time as a mentor. www.sgn.org/338768

After 23-year-old Charles Michael Hickman III was arrested on April 7, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) brought a charge of murder in the first degree against him for the tragic murder of Queer community member Jonathan Adamow. t.co/hgmaJZZJVs

🇹🇼Taipei has one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in the world, offering a vast array of late-night markets, eateries, music venues, and, of course, Gay bars. www.sgn.org/338724

🚨🏳️‍🌈Seattle PrideFest will celebrate its 19th year June 28-29. However, nationwide sponsorship challenges have left little money for the festival. As a result, it has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser for the security team and the local artists. www.sgn.org/story.php?ch...