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Here's a story about something I've never seen before: ICE admitting a mistake. And it was a costly one for a man and his family - reportedly facing threats as a result crosscut.com/investigations…

The #WingLukeMuseum remains closed after staff walk out over new exhibit "Confronting Hate Together." Protesting staff claim the exhibit "shares perspectives from WSJHS that conflate anti-Zionism as anti-semitism." Read the full story by Nimra Ahmad: soseaem.org/3R7tbSh

last year’s massive fire at an abandoned south end building sparked conversation about the recurring issue in south seattle, and became one point in many leading to emergency legislation to better manage vacant buildings. my latest in So. Seattle Emerald soseaem.org/3yOC9NG

After some post-pandemic uproar about the future of Lake Washington Boulevard, Seattle Parks & Recreation is now at work to bring safety improvements to the beloved road — with mixed responses from the community. Read the full story by Nimra Ahmad: soseaem.org/3VoF6h1

Last week, Wing Luke Museum staff ended their walkout in protest over Zionist language in a new exhibit. The museum remains closed but plans to relaunch the exhibit with additions on June 30. Read the full story by Nimra Ahmad here: soseaem.org/3RqGQ6Z #SeattleNews

The Seattle School Board is now scheduled to vote June 26 on the district budget — which holds in the balance the district’s plan to close 20 elementary schools. Nimra Ahmad reports on the latest in the Emerald. Read more here: soseaem.org/4b1r9Kj #SeattleSchools

The 2024 STATEWIDE Voter Guide is here, one week before Washington primary ballots start landing in mailboxes. We partnered with newsrooms around WA to bring you profiles on every candidate, from the governor's race to your local legislative district 👇 crosscut.com/voter-guide/wa…

In a recent letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas, Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith have demanded an end to for-profit #immigration detention centers, urging a shift towards more humane solutions. Read the full report by Nimra Ahmad on the Emerald: soseaem.org/3S8B5Lp

The fruits of a decade-long fight are finally coming to bear for Rainier Beach High School. Move-in for the new school building is scheduled for next January, and RBHS will also be welcoming a new principal. Full story by Nimra Ahmad here: soseaem.org/3WsmMD8

Proposed school closures in the South End have raised concerns, especially for marginalized students. Educators & parents fear the impact on vulnerable learners, as 17-21 schools face potential shutdowns amidst budget shortfalls. Nimra Ahmad reports: soseaem.org/4etOO8E

Trees are under threat in South Park. The neighborhood experiences a higher rate of air pollution, and trees mitigate the negative health effects. But the city's 2023 tree ordinance has lead to the removal of over 1,000 trees in the city just this year. southseattleemerald.org/news/2024/10/2…

check up on your journalist friends this week, it's gonna be a rough couple days for us

The new Cascade PBS documentary "Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks" explores how one ownership group has bought up communities statewide and raised rents, straining low-income residents. Watch here or stream on the Cascade PBS app. cascadepbs.org/investigations…

A survey from CAIR Washington finds that around 83% of Muslims in Washington experienced Islamophobia this past year. As fears grow, advocates stress the need for stronger protections and enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. Nimra Ahmad reports: soseaem.org/3ZcewbL

there's a cool effort happening in rainier beach to restore salmon habitat that i wrote about. led by the lovely fish ecologist ashley townes (a delight to speak with!) So. Seattle Emerald southseattleemerald.org/news/2024/12/1…

Just wanted to throw out there that I'm in the market for audience engagement/social media full-time roles at any type of news publication. I'm open to moving anywhere in the country. Let me know if you hear of anything along those lines :)

Immigrant advocacy groups in Washington are mobilizing in response to Trump’s new immigration policies, which include mass deportation efforts. Read the full story by Nimra Ahmad here: soseaem.org/4h3mWtu #SeattleNews

🚆 #SoundTransit is seeking community input on the long-awaited Graham Street light rail station, set to open in 2031. The project aims to improve transit access in Rainier Valley. Weigh in on safety and design plans by 2/10. Nimra Ahmad reports here: soseaem.org/4hxuCEB

Over 60 trees along Beacon Ave. S. are being evaluated for possible removal for sidewalk repair projects, worrying tree advocates. SDOT says efforts will be made to preserve healthy trees, but some removals may be necessary. Nimra Ahmad reports: soseaem.org/41MpcA0