Environmental Justice

Environmental Justice

Group of seven people smiling under a yellow canopy at a Skyway Coalition community event, gathered around a 3D terrain model.

A Groundbreaking Skyway Project Will Create Permanently Affordable Homes

Jadenne Radoc Cabahug

Sep 16, 2025

6 min read

Beaver resting among lush greenery and wildflowers at the edge of Meadowbrook Pond in Seattle, with calm water and dense vegetation in the background.

Beavers Build Bridges: How These Seattle Critters Are Connecting Communities to Climate Solutions

Sep 04, 2025

5 min read

Smiling Black family sitting on a couch at home, with a laughing child in dinosaur pajamas lying across the laps of two joyful parents, framed by woven wall art and cozy decor.

As Air Pollution Rises, Local Programs Help South Seattle Families Breathe Easier

Jadenne Radoc Cabahug

Aug 19, 2025

10 min read

Woman foraging in the forest, holding a small knife and crouching by ivy with a wicker basket, wearing a maroon Columbia jacket and glasses.

Pull Up a Seat at the 'Old Growth Table' to Connect With Indigenous Food Traditions

Jul 09, 2025

4 min read

Kayakers paddle near a large scrap metal heap at an industrial waterfront site, with fencing, power lines, and pollution concerns in the background.

On the Duwamish River, a Paddle Program Heals Land and Legacy

Jun 03, 2025

6 min read

A Black-presenting man wearing glasses and a black shirt inspects leafy greens growing vertically inside a well-lit indoor farming container.

Where Food Justice Meets Hip-Hop: Inside Seattle's Cherry Street Farm

May 19, 2025

5 min read

A young child wearing a straw cowboy hat with a pink star, rainbow-striped sleeves, and flower-shaped sunglasses looks closely at a ladybug crawling on their hand during an outdoor event.

PHOTO ESSAY | A Festival of Ladybugs at Garfield Community Center

Apr 30, 2025

3 min read

The steps leading up to Seattle City Hall

NEWS GLEAMS | Seattle May Receive $240M Less Revenue Than Previously Projected; Renton Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead and One Injured

Apr 14, 2025

3 min read

Alexis Mercedes Rinck speaks during a Seattle City Council meeting, seated at a desk with a nameplate identifying her as holding Citywide Position 8. The meeting, titled “Select Comm. on Federal Administration & Policy Changes,” took place on April 3, 2025, as shown in the overlay text.

NEWS GLEAMS | Federal Cuts Affect Housing and Homeless Service Providers; Rainier Beach Hookah Lounge Declared 'Chronic Nuisance'

Apr 09, 2025

6 min read

Graphic of a blue screen with a person pointing to an illuminated image of a heart.

NEWS GLEAMS | Crisis Response Team Expands to South Seattle; Judge Rules I-2066 Violates Washington State Constitution

Mar 24, 2025

4 min read

A tree along a tree lined street has an announcement taped to it and is wrapped in caution tape. The sidewalk next to it has been removed and the root area and ground is exposed.

Beacon Avenue Trees Update: More Than 30 Trees Are Being Evaluated for Possible Removal

Mar 18, 2025

2 min read

Abstract digital illustration featuring a dense pattern of overlapping human silhouettes in various colors and patterns.

NEWS GLEAMS | Hundreds of Words Flagged by Federal Government to Limit; Limited Time for Heat Pump Rebates

Mar 11, 2025

3 min read

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