local business
For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore
As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city.
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police
Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program
The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results.
Politics
Seattle Mayor Harrell touts innovation, hope for Sonics return
In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team.
BLM
From 2020 to now: 4 Seattle Black activists reflect on their work
Inspired by George Floyd protests and the pandemic, local changemakers share their journey for justice, from art to policymaking.
Culture
Why Black Coffee NW has a 17-year-old president
Shop owner Darnesha Weary intentionally gave her daughter a title of power to make her a stakeholder and a voice for youth and diversity in the coffee industry.