Who Put 2,400 Eco-Blocks in Georgetown? Researchers Still Don't Know.UW researchers mapped 2,400 eco-blocks in Georgetown, raising questions about RV parking, homelessness, and who placed the barriers. Jun 10 26June 10, 2026Article at southseattleemerald.org
Who’s Keeping an Eye on Seattle’s Surveillance Cameras?A New York-based think tank will likely audit SPD’s cameras. Critics say the auditor has controversial funders and a checkered track record. Mar 31 26March 31, 2026Article at southseattleemerald.org
Duwamish Valley Organizers Appeal Permit Allowing Ash Grove to Burn More TiresDuwamish Valley groups appeal a permit letting Ash Grove's Seattle cement plant burn more tires, warning of worsening air quality in South Park and Georgetown. Jan 23 26January 23, 2026Article at southseattleemerald.org
As Seattle Is About to Review Its Tree Ordinance, a Private Lot in Columbia City Loses a Grove of TreesA group of trees — some of which are said to be over 100 years old — on a lot in Columbia City have been razed. The property at 3936 S. Angeline St. was purchased in December 2024 by Albert Clark Real Estate for development of single-family homes. Aug 30 25August 30, 2025Article at southseattleemerald.org
Sea-Tac Airport Detentions Prompt Travel Warnings for Washington Green-Card HoldersAn Olympia father returning from the Philippines was detained at Sea-Tac Airport — part of a pattern advocates say is targeting green-card holders under renewed federal enforcement. Immigration groups are urging caution and preparation before May 27 25May 27, 2025Article at southseattleemerald.org
How Oso slide changed local emergency response ‘on virtually every level’ | HeraldNet.com“In a decade, we have just really, really advanced,” through hard-earned lessons applied to the pandemic, floods and opioids. Mar 22 24March 22, 2024Article at heraldnet.com
ICYMI: Student violence trends down at Evergreen Middle School | HeraldNet.comLast year, Evergreen saw the most fights, by far, in the district’s middle schools. Now things are quieter. Parents credit staff and new policies. Jan 27 24January 27, 2024Article at heraldnet.com
‘Scared to sleep’: Everett’s crime crackdown comes at a cost | HeraldNet.comCity leaders have turned to stiffer laws for nonviolent offenses. Arrests for drug-related crimes have skyrocketed. Jan 13 24January 13, 2024Article at heraldnet.com
‘My rights were violated’: Everett officer arrests woman filming him | HeraldNet.comRyan Greely arrested Molly Wright in August on charges of obstructing, though state law generally allows filming police in public. Nov 29 23November 29, 2023Article at heraldnet.com
Everett police target public drug use, netting 84 arrests since July | HeraldNet.comA review of dozens of jail booking records showed the vast majority of those defendants usually spent two days or less in jail. Sep 22 23September 22, 2023Article at heraldnet.com
Fight videos and school violence shock Everett district parents | HeraldNet.com168 fights, 12 with major injuries, occurred just at Evergreen Middle School. Jun 24 23June 24, 2023Article at heraldnet.com