☕ From sea moss tonics to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies, South Seattle's sip culture is more than drinks: It's history, healing, and connection. Meet the South End businesses keeping that legacy alive: soseaem.org/489wLE4 #Seattle #SipCulture #ShopLocal

"Lenny Wilkens is Seattle and bigger than Seattle at the same time." Longtime sports writer Glenn Nelson reflects on the grace, greatness, and humanity of the Sonics legend who shaped generations of fans: soseaem.org/4qTICOa #Seattle #SeattleSuperSonics #LennyWilkens

DOOM LOOP: "Post-Election Vibe Check" Rob contemplates his future legacy. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nLIpK6 #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

Jo Cosme's latest exhibition, which opened Nov. 6 at King Street Station, functions as Cosme's solo show, a group exhibition of work by Puerto Rican artists, and an invitation for Americans to sit with their relationship and conception of Puerto Rico:

The Japanese Culture and Community Center of Washington hosts martial arts classes, taiko group practices, meditation sessions, and Japanese language programs, along with a vintage Japanese goods store, a Japanese book library, and a museum:

🗳️ What does election night in the South End say about Seattle's left? In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil (@bretthamil.bsky.social) heads to candidate Katie Wilson's party and catches the "ballot-drop blues": soseaem.org/4hMSCo1 #DOOMLOOP #Seattle #SeattleElections

Every week, Seattle neighbors gather to make "whistle kits" — small tools to alert the community when ICE is nearby. The idea: Turn silence into solidarity. Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/3WDrSNl #SeattleNews #ICE

Skyway's community-led "Black Panther Park" is taking shape — blending food justice, art, and history. When completed in 2026, it'll feature murals, a community garden, and interactive art honoring Seattle's Black Panthers. Lauryn Bray reports here: soseaem.org/47SNLhT #SeattleNews #Skyway

As SNAP benefits face uncertainty during the federal shutdown, South End mutual aid groups continue to fill the gaps — providing food, warmth, and solidarity. Explore the Emerald's updated guide to local mutual aid groups and how to get involved: soseaem.org/47zzbdJ #Seattle

DOOM LOOP: "The Fancy Hummus" We all know someone like this. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/3WuriRV #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

About 25 local organizations create colorful ofrendas on the top floor of El Centro de la Raza. This year's theme is Semillas de Justicia: Luchando por Dignidad y Democracia (Seeds of Justice: Fighting for Dignity and Democracy):

A new book out Nov. 19 is the culmination of a decade of collecting the oral histories of current and former Central District residents, from prominent figures to everyday people. Read more:

More than 100 children at White Center's Educare preschool could lose child care by the end of November as the federal shutdown stalls funding for Head Start programs across the region. Maya Tizon (@mayatizon) reports here: soseaem.org/3Jv28zE #SeattleNews #WhiteCenter #FedearlShutdown

Free legal help has returned to the South End. ACRS is hosting monthly legal clinics for low-income immigrant and refugee families through December, offering pro bono advice on immigration, family, and employment law. Maya Tizon (@mayatizon) reports here: soseaem.org/4oqkuRm #SeattleNews #ACRS

Who's got the best pizza in the South End? 🍕 Columnist Marcus Harrison Green risks neighborhood backlash to crown a clear winner. Find out who has the best slice here: soseaem.org/3WoRm0N #Seattle #Pizza #SeattleFood

Despite wind and rain, hundreds came together on Beacon Hill for this year’s T'Challaween — a South End tradition filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit. 🍬👻 Read the full recap by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero here: soseaem.org/4o8lysZ #Seattle #Halloween #TChallaween

DOOM LOOP: "Ethical Firewall Hat" Mayor Bruce definitively disproves any illegal coordination between his campaign and a PAC. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/3WTkFZr #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

Powered by the Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association, the South Park biodigester project turns local food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer while training BIPOC youth in green innovation:

Books Unbanned offers free, renewable, one-year digital library cards to youth, 13 to 26, throughout the country who have limited access to books. Nearly a million digital titles are made available through SPL alone:

A volunteer network is equipping South End businesses with "Know Your Rights" guides for ICE encounters — from verifying warrants to when to refuse entry. Read the full story by Maya Tizon (@mayatizon) here: soseaem.org/49p3LJw #SeattleNews

#Seattle's consent decree is over, but community trust in SPD is far from restored. Educator Jesse Hagopian reflects on lived experience with police violence — and why ending federal oversight betrays the city's promise of public safety. Read more here: soseaem.org/42UW7Tq

🏀 Rainier Beach coach Michael Bethea has led RBHS to nine state titles — but says his real wins are the students he's helped guide through life. And he's one of this year's South End Gem Awards honorees: soseaem.org/4osEXom #Seattle #RainierBeach

Known as the "unofficial mayor of Beacon Hill," Maria Batayola has spent decades leading with love and justice — from fighting environmental inequities to uplifting her neighbors. Find out more about our second South End Gem Award honoree here: soseaem.org/4o0LAhR #Seattle

Jose Luis Rodriguez and Leona Moore-Rodriguez turned their love of coffee — and their Mexican and Black roots — into a place where the South End feels at home. Meet the couple behind The Station, the first South End Gem Honorees: soseaem.org/3LnFBFi #SeattleNews

Inflatable costumes and homemade signs filled Seattle Center for this weekend's "No Kings" rally, where tens of thousands denounced authoritarism and affirmed democracy. Photos by Susan Fried here: soseaem.org/47wUM7Q #SeattleNews #NoKings

After winning his racial discrimination case against Seattle Children’s, Dr. Ben Danielson is taking on another system: youth incarceration. Through ASHAY, he’s helping South Seattle youth reimagine justice and health from the ground up. Sarah Goh reports here: soseaem.org/3KS1Kvw #SeattleNews

DOOM LOOP: "Let Bruce Cook" The mayor workshops some new ideas on the campaign trail. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/46YTiDb #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

This past summer, Byrd Barr Place launched "For The Record," a statewide community needs assessment (CNA) campaign to address gaps in historical data and to amplify Black voices in decisions that directly affect their communities:

South End author Rae Rose’s debut children’s book, "The Sacred Stone Camp," honors her Standing Rock relatives LaDonna Brave Bull Allard and Miles Allard — founders of the first resistance camp against the #DakotaAccessPipeline. Read the full story by Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/4qgiJYt #Seattle

If the federal shutdown continues, thousands of South End families could lose WIC benefits, which support pregnant people, parents, and kids with food, formula, and health care. Local leaders plan short-term help, but uncertainty remains. Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports: soseaem.org/4onwt1P

Want to learn an ancient Hawaiian game about balance and sustainability? Just ask Uncle John. At Marination Columbia City, Uncle John Kaohelauli‘i teaches Kōnane, an ancient game that reflects Hawaiian ideas of harmony, stewardship, and community. Alex Garland reports here: soseaem.org/4ojXQtt

A coloring book commissioned by the Seattle Indian Health Board teaches children the importance of vaccines — and that public health is a practice rooted in community:

Kids and uninsured adults can now get free vaccinations statewide to prepare for flu season:

DOOM LOOP: "Jackboots" Awaiting the arrival of the Feds. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/43hb6ae #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

This week, the King County Department of Public Defense released a report looking at arrests and prosecutions under the City of Seattle's 2023 drug criminalization ordinance. The data do not paint a pretty picture:

On Oct. 10 and 11, Possibilities Expo II is taking over the Georgetown Steam Plant for its second annual event, serving up two days of music, poetry, light art, and rocking out:

Seattle organizations made their voices heard to a City Council committee about the proposed 2026 City budget: In uncertain times, they worry that funding might shrivel:

COLUMN: What this mayoral election owes "Black Seattle." Marcus Harrison Green looks beyond identity politics to ask how Black Seattleites are actually doing — featuring voices from across the diaspora and scrutiny of both Harrell and Wilson. Read here: soseaem.org/3IVyOSC #Seattle

Tasveer’s 20th annual Film Festival kicks off Oct. 8–12, now at its new Columbia City home. With 109 films from 22 countries, a film market, and South Asian snacks on deck, the space marks a new era for community storytelling in #Seattle. Jas Keimig reports: soseaem.org/4o3qzmq #Tasveer

Bill Wright, a Franklin High grad from the Central District, made history in 1959 as the first Black golfer to win a U.S. national title. His legacy — and the South End’s fight for access — lives on at the Bill Wright Golf Complex in Beacon Hill. Full story here: soseaem.org/4gYrLoI #SeattleNews

🏘️ Two dozen affordable homes are coming to Columbia City near light rail. The city awarded $3.1M to Homestead Community Land Trust and African Community Housing & Development to build permanent affordable housing along MLK Jr. Way S. @mayatizon reports here: soseaem.org/4pXBcJa #SeattleNews

After 25 years, BLACK TO MY ROOTS returns to the Central District. The reimagined show explores Black women's hair as identity, resistance, and power through music, dance, and storytelling. Read the full preview by Bri Little here: soseaem.org/3IP79CU #SeattleArts #Langston

As gentrification reshapes Othello, new affordable housing complex Nichols Court, developed by Low Income Housing Institute, offers families a chance to stay rooted in the South End. Read the full story by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero here: soseaem.org/46W00si #SeattleNews #AffordableHousing

DOOM LOOP: "Council-Induced Rage Seizure" Watching a City Council livestream for the first time. Check out the latest installment of DOOM LOOP: soseaem.org/4nJLT0r #Seattle #Comics #DOOMLOOP

Jas Ikeda, of Orcas Island, was one of the crew members aboard the Sirius, a ship that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. As of Oct. 2, all vessels have been intercepted by the Israeli Navy.

"I want to talk about money in Seattle politics. But, you might be thinking, we got rid of it with the democracy voucher program, didn't we? Kind of."

From food and music to small business + tech training, the Filipino Community of Seattle's Talipapa Market is more than a celebration — it’s a hub for culture, resilience, and opportunity in the South End. Read more from Yuko Kodama here: soseaem.org/4nYTxnc #SeattleNews

From the Silk Road to Seattle's 36 bus, a new Wing Luke exhibit by Paradice Avenue Souf imagines a South End utopia — and crowns South Seattle's communities of color. Check out Jas Keimig's chat with two of the artists here: soseaem.org/3KwqtoL #Seattle #WingLuke #ParadiceAvenueSouf

South Park and Georgetown are now connected by new bike and pedestrian paths. The 1.2-mile project adds lanes, a crosswalk, curb ramps, lighting, and over 100 new trees, aiming to make the route safer for all ages. Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero reports here: soseaem.org/475WGfm #Seattle

Hundreds gathered in Seattle's Central District for Wa Na Wari's 5th annual Walk the Block festival, where this year's theme of gratitude came alive through art, music, and performance. Check out the photo essay by Susan Fried: soseaem.org/3WevvZF #Seattle