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Carbon tax revenue should be spent in communities of color, Sightline says

by Venice Buhain

What should happen to the revenue if Washington ever passes a carbon charge on polluters? Sightline Institute suggests communities of color need it most.

Hiroshima marks atomic bombing, worries about steps toward war

Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, but officials objected to the term "aggression" to describe its World War II actions.

What it felt like to play a piano that survived the Hiroshima bombing

by Amy Pottharst

On the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, a Seattle teen traveled to Japan for a goodwill concert.

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)

Seattle and Yakima could see more diverse city councils after Tuesday’s primary

by Venice Buhain

Leading candidates were more diverse than the current councils after Tuesday's primary, the first after both cities switched to district elections.

Who gave Central District crosswalks a Pan-African makeover?

by Mahroo Keshavarz

Red, black and green paint turned up on crosswalks around the Central District last weekend, honoring the neighborhood's African-American legacy.

South Seattle transportation plan sparks hope and skepticism

South Seattle residents weigh pros and cons of the city's new "road diet" transportation plan for high-fatality Rainier Avenue.

Claudia Castro Luna named as Seattle’s first civic poet

by Venice Buhain

Claudia Castro Luna has masters degrees in poetry and urban planning and is a K-12 certified teacher.

Can Washington’s wetland conservation inform flood prevention in China?

Climate change's toll seems insurmountable, but can findings from Washington state's wetlands contribute to China's flood prevention?

Crackdown on hookah lounges in wake of Donnie Chin shooting

by Venice Buhain

International District residents say the hookah lounges have made the neighborhood feel unsafe and have rallied against them in recent weeks.

Anchorage population more diverse than you might think

by Sarah Stuteville

Modern Anchorage enjoys a surprising amount of ethnic diversity, posing a challenge to the city’s culture, identity and services.

From Hiroshima to Hope commemorates bombing’s 70th anniversary

by Lev Klarnet

Aug. 6 marks the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima's atomic bombings and one of the world's largest and oldest Japanese lantern ceremonies outside Japan.

The trouble with living in Seattle with a foreign-sounding name

by Ibtihal Mahmood

Having a foreign-sounding name in Seattle can be difficult in many different ways — from the casual to the substantial.

Activists protest against Fidelity Investments, fourth largest Chevron investor outside the office building in Downtown Seattle(Photo by Goorish Wibneh)

Seattle activists blast Canada, Chevron investor for violating sovereign land

by Goorish Wibneh

Seattle activists called the Unist’ot’en Nation violation “The Keystone XL In Seattle’s Backyard.”

Tigray Festival in Seattle promotes unique Ethiopian culture

by Goorish Wibneh

The Tigray Festival celebrates culture and connections to Tigreans in Ethiopia, and kicks off in Seattle this week.

‘Good Samaritan’ sought in Donnie Chin shooting

by Venice Buhain

Seattle Police are seeking a "well-intentioned" man who picked up bullet casings at the crime scene where International District community leader Donnie Chin was shot and killed on Thursday.

Donnie Chin remembered at Sunday night vigil

by Venice Buhain

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday night to honor the commitment and colorful life of International District leader Donnie Chin.

The grass on the other side is not always green: Bursting the bubble of a South Asian regarding street harassment.

by Ayesha Binte Towhid

I do not remember the last time I walked a street in Dhaka without receiving unwanted stares, lewd comments, or inappropriate touching at least once. I can’t recall journeying in public transport without awkward instances.

Apology homeland, could not make it

by Nancy Agrawal

Seattle’s Nepali students chose Wisdom over personal desire She froze. She stopped mid-sentence while telling her about the earthquake relief work. Abruptly, her expression changed to one of utmost terror; she jumped from her chair and disappeared off her daughter’s computer screen, screaming, “Earthquake, earthquake!” As Nihit Pokhrel, a student from University of Washington, recalls […]

who contribute to the biggest export industry of Sri Lanka. Photo by Benislos Thushan

Ripples of HOPE from Africa, exploring everyday lives.

by Benislos Thushan

To own a smart phone, to set the monochrome portrait of Steve Jobs as the wallpaper and to answer every call with a soulful smile listening to the ‘dreams on Fire’ composed by my ever time favorite composer A. R. Rahman, was a little wish I had.

Larry Ludwig playing the Sitar (Photo By: Aqsa Zaidi)

Sitar and Seattle

by Urvashi Prakash

A dimly lit drawing room, the size of a small hostel dorm; the fragrance of incense sticks overpowering the nostrils; abstract paintings on the walls, carrying deep artistic sense, if only one could penetrate them; books, CDs, cassettes, stacked on shelves, some of them scattered on tables; pictures of Hindu gods alongside those of Christ; […]