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The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Alex Tsimerman

by Globalist Staff

The Seattle Globalist asked all the Seattle Mayoral Candidates six questions that are important to the city’s communities of color and immigrant communities. Get all the submitted answers here.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Jason Roberts

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Jason Roberts answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

The Seattle Globalist asks the Seattle Mayoral Candidates: Gary Brose

by Globalist Staff

Mayoral candidate Gary Brose answers our questions regarding issues impacting immigrant communities and communities of color in Seattle.

Enhanced homeless shelter set to open, amid Little Saigon concerns

Seattle's Navigation Center will open in Little Saigon, but neighbors say the city has not taken the time to address all their concerns.

Police shooting initiative calls for greater training, accountability

by Damme Getachew

Initiative 940 aims to decrease use of physical or deadly force by training police in de-escalation skills and increase accountability in police shootings.

The wall of old signs inside of Thompson Signs' warehouse serves as a visual reminder of the mostly white, male political candidates in the northwest. (Photo by Lucas Anderson / UW Election Eye)

Democracy voucher advocates aim to diversify Seattle politics

by Molly Quinton

Supporters hope the program boosts the diversity of people involved in politics either by getting behind a candidate or by running for office themselves.

Hundreds become U.S. citizens July 4 at Seattle Center

by Susan Fried

More than 500 people from 67 countries took the oath to become US Citizens at the annual July 4 ceremony at Seattle Center.

Could slide in Seattle’s international students continue under Trump?

by Michael Thornbloom

International Student enrollment at Seattle Colleges has been on the decline — and changes in visa policies under Trump are unlikely to help boost numbers.

U.S travel ban bars grandparents, fiancés from six Muslim countries

Grandparents, grandchildren and fiancés of people in the U.S. will not be exempt from the temporary travel ban affecting six Muslim-majority countries.

Charleena Lyles’ family demands police reform at Seattle public forum

Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole’s absence resonated through the crowd. Many attendees had demanded that she and Mayor Ed Murray be there.

Saying her name: Reflections on Charleena Lyles

by Damme Getachew

A Globalist writer reflects at a vigil for Charleena Lyles.

Seattle area reacts to the Supreme Court’s revival of Trump’s travel ban

Seattle organizations and state government officials were disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate parts of President Trump's travel ban.

U.S. Supreme Court revives Trump’s travel ban

The partial reinstatement is in anticipation of a full hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court in October on the lawfulness of Trump's travel ban.

Seattle Globalist’s statement on Charleena Lyles

by Globalist Staff

As The Seattle Globalist staff, we stand with Charleena Lyles’ family and those putting the onus on Seattle’s media outlets to do better.

Opinion: Tackling Seattle housing crisis requires cleanup of city’s toxic sites

by Jill Mangaliman

The state should keep funding a program that can help clean up polluted sites so they can be redeveloped for housing, two Seattle organizations say.

Unaccompanied migrant children at a Department of Health and Human Services facility in south Texas (Photo courtesy U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar)

Washington law bridges gap for unaccompanied youth

by Timothy Kenney

The state closes a gap for abused or abandoned immigrant youth — and opens the possibility of a green card for some unaccompanied youth.

Former North Korea detainee Kenneth Bae speaks out on student’s death

Former Lynnwood missionary Kenneth Bae said the death of student Otto Warmbier, who was in a coma when he was freed by North Korea, was an "outrage."

Seattle police kill woman who called them for help

Seattle Police Department officers opened fire on Charleena Lyles inside her apartment building.

After a killing by the police, family and friends mourn the loss of Charleena Lyles

by Sharayah Lane

Charleena was a woman. She was a mother. She was a sister. She was a member of her community and she has a family who are deeply grieving her loss.

Seattle Globalist impact to grow with Washington Women’s Foundation, sustainer support

by Globalist Staff

The Globalist will strengthen the impact of our mission to elevate diverse voices, thanks to a $100,000 award from Washington Women's Foundation, and consistent support from our community.