South Seattle Emerald

01/11/2026

DOOM LOOP: "The Treeactionary Paradox"
A concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.
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In this installment of "DOOM LOOP," a concerned neighbor discovers his kryptonite.

01/10/2026

Close to 500 people attended a Jan. 8 vigil at Pier 58 honoring Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three shot and killed the previous day by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent:

A crowd of close to 500 people attended a Jan. 8 vigil at Pier 58 honoring Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis mother of three shot and killed the previous day by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.

01/09/2026

When you step into The Beacon, you're greeted by music, movement, and now, coffee. ☕🤸🏽

The Rainier Valley dance studio founded by members of Massive Monkees recently launched Freshh Cafe Eats and Beats, serving up items like acai bowls, smoothies, and spam musubi. The cafe is designed to support dancers, families, and the broader community while helping the studio stay sustainable.

Read the full story about The Beacon and Freshh Cafe's growing community by Yuko Kodama on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/49r8b14

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Dance, coffee, and community meet at The Beacon, where Massive Monkees' new Freshh Cafe fuels South End dancers, families and a multigenerational hip-hop legacy.

01/08/2026

The first city council meeting of 2026 was packed yesterday as members selected the new council president, Jay Hollingsworth.

Councilmembers Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were also sworn in.

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01/07/2026

🏀 Rainier Beach boys basketball came home tired — but sharper.

After facing top programs from Oregon, Texas, and California, the Vikings are showing the payoff. Freshman J.J. Crawford is growing into big moments, helping balance the load alongside national standout Tyran Stokes as Beach pushes deeper into the season.

Glenn Nelson looks at how tough road lessons are shaping a championship-caliber team — and what it could mean for Rainier Beach's title defense in his latest column on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/4prGZ8c

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Road wear, hard talks, and big moments shaped Rainier Beach's national road run. Glenn Nelson explains how J.J. Crawford’s emergence is easing the load and sharpening title hopes.

01/07/2026

Seattle City Council began 2026 with a full chamber and a new chapter in city leadership.

Councilmembers unanimously selected Joy Hollingsworth as council president, making her the first Black and q***r woman to hold the role. The council also swore in newly elected at-large Councilmember Dionne Foster and reelected Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck.

Public commenters highlighted the importance of representation, accountability, and lived experience — themes echoed by Foster and Rinck as they outlined priorities around housing, labor, and community organizing.

🔗 Read the full story by Maya Tizon on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/4bpkAFf

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Seattle City Council kicks off 2026 by naming Joy Hollingsworth president and swearing in Dionne Foster and Alexis Mercedes Rinck, marking a new chapter in citywide leadership.

01/06/2026

Weeks after a fatal hit-and-run on Beacon Hill, cyclists and neighbors are still seeking answers — and asking the community for help.

A Jan. 2 vigil held near Beacon Avenue South and South Stevens Street honored Alley, a beloved member of Seattle's cycling community, remembered for their strength, kindness, and generosity. Advocates say the intersection remains unsafe and are renewing calls for stronger street safety measures.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect vehicle — believed to be a late-1990s white Toyota Camry — to contact investigators.

🔗 Read the full story on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/49uFVL6

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Weeks after a fatal hit-and-run on Beacon Hill, friends and cyclists mourn Alley and urge the community to help find the driver responsible for her death.

01/06/2026

What stays with you after the speeches end and the crowd clears out?

In this special edition of DOOM LOOP, Brett Hamil visits City Hall to witness the inauguration of Seattle's new mayor and reflects on past protests, political reversals, and the uneasy mix of hope and skepticism many South End residents know well.

Read Brett's special DOOM LOOP on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/4qDQ9Q4

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Brett visits City Hall to witness the inauguration of a new mayor in this special edition of DOOM LOOP.

01/05/2026

As Seattle begins a new mayoral term, South End residents are clear about what they want to see.

Before Mayor Katie Wilson's Jan. 2 inauguration, the South Seattle Emerald took to neighborhoods across the South End to ask residents what her administration should prioritize in its first 100 days — and how she can remain accountable over the next four years.

From affordable housing and Black maternal health to public safety and support beyond policing, community members shared candid perspectives rooted in lived experience. Read what your neighbors had to say on the Emerald: https://soseaem.org/495oamA

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The Emerald hit South Seattle streets to ask residents what they expect from Mayor Katie Wilson’s first 100 days — and how her administration can stay accountable over four years.

01/04/2026

DOOM LOOP: "First Winter in Seattle"
A recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.
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In this installment of "DOOM LOOP," a recent transplant struggles with S.A.D.

01/02/2026

☔ Find out why Caitlin Day considers The Emerald such a trustworthy source when it comes to news. So much so, she's a Rainmaker!

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