Everybody’s hurting: Seattle’s growing housing crisis means anyone could become homeless

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What weeks in the Olympics looks like

By Bryant Carlin | May 15, 2024

For years, I held onto the dream of photography through alcohol addiction and homelessness. I had periods of finding housing and losing it again, jobs that came and went, friendships that were strained or lost. I am not estranged from my family, but they often were perplexed and hurt by not knowing how to help me. I lived a grinding loneliness of day after day looking at my society from the outside, literally. ...
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UW students launch Palestine solidarity encampment

By Guy Oron | May 8, 2024

On the morning of April 29, students at the University of Washington Seattle started a protest encampment in solidarity with Palestine. Participants pitched tents in the Quad, a grass courtyard and major thoroughfare on the campus. ...
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May horoscopes

By Camille Serrano | May 1, 2024

Retrograde Readings

Taurus
(Apr. 20 to May 20)
With the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, expect big news this month — maybe life-changing! Take signs seriously to either continue with or break out of your routine. Get in alignment and anticipate money on its way to your doorstep!

Gemini
(May 21 to June 21)
With Jupiter entering Gemini on May 25, consider sharing your talent for communication on a larger scale. Maybe start a blog or YouTube channel? You got the charisma the world loves to see. ...
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Kindness matters: Checking in at Sunnydale

By David Stoesz and Marie Bouassi | April 24, 2024

Real Change is honored to republish Pen & Eye by David Stoesz and Marie Bouassi, originally published by Seattle Magazine. ...
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Unhoused Burien residents face hostilities at home

By Guy Oron | April 24, 2024

Tensions continue to escalate between Burien and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) — which provides the city its police department — since the city council expanded its anti-homeless camping ban on March 4.

The ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to camp in most areas of the city at all hours of the day. The “prohibited” zones are designated at the discretion of Adolfo Bailon, Burien’s city manager, who is responsible for day-to-day administration. ...
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Tribes redouble efforts to protect dwindling salmon populations

By Guy Oron | April 24, 2024

A local Indigenous-led coalition has launched a new publicity campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of salmon conservation and restoration. The push comes as salmon populations continue to decline, despite ongoing conservation efforts. ...
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How to travel (while Black)

By Marian Mohamed | April 17, 2024

In 2023, 37.8 million people visited Seattle and King County. Between January and July 2023, 38.1 million trips were made to Washington. What kind of people are visiting the Evergreen State and its cities? Who feels that they can do so safely? ...
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Local queer iftar offers opportunity for inclusive community

By Aisha Misbah | April 17, 2024

Iftar, when Muslims break their fast at sundown during the month of Ramadan, is a beloved and sacred tradition practiced by millions of families and communities for centuries. There’s truly no words to describe eating with loved ones after abstaining from food and water for more than 10 hours. However, it can be a challenging time for some queer Muslims who face discrimination on multiple fronts and are often unable to celebrate the holy month with their families. ...
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Seattle’s deep-rooted connection to cherry blossoms: An opportunity to revisit our city’s history

By Marian Mohamed | April 10, 2024

It’s the time of year when people throughout the city can start anticipating the gift of beautiful, sunny days and warmer temperatures that remind them they’ve survived another Seattle Freeze. Spring also means folks spending time — sometimes a whole weekend — traveling to Seattle for a chance to see the cherry blossom trees bloom in all glorious shades of pink amongst the evergreen scenery the Emerald City is hailed for. Although these trees offer a reminder that spring is finally here, they also have a deeper and more complicated connection to our city. ...
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Everybody’s hurting: Seattle’s growing housing crisis means anyone could become homeless

By Guy Oron | April 3, 2024

Let’s face it: If you’ve ever lived in Seattle, you’ve noticed it’s expensive here. Like really damn expensive. ...
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