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CHUM News @chum.news · 28/09/2026

In a thoroughly reported piece for CHUM News, Jonathan Zwickel dove into the history of Pioneer Square's First Thursdays: interviewing major gallerists, artists, real-estate moguls, and others to get the backstory, and map out what might come next. www.chum.news/the-art-party

THE ART PARTY — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 23/09/2026

As city officials pore over next year's budget and debate how to tackle gun violence, advocates say young people are being left out of the policymaking process — and they'll ultimately bear the cost of that oversight. Reporting by Garfield HS alum Kian Naeemi: www.chum.news/capturing-ou...

CAPTURING OUR VOICE — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 21/09/2026

Girl Noise Press is a one-of-a-kind, independent publishing house that exemplifies what Seattle can help bring into the world. But we may soon see Diana and Girl Noise go, decamping for more affordable pastures. Writing from Leny's, here's Katie Lee Ellison's profile: www.chum.news/dining-writi...

DINING AND WRITING: DIANA LE — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 19/09/2026

Join CHUM News on Thurs, Sept 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for a fun, photo-centered evening at Columbia City Gallery (4864 Rainier Ave S). Free and open to the public. Click through to RSVP we’ll even send you a free reminder email (we’re so thoughtful 🙂‍↕️): www.chum.news/photo-book-n...

PHOTO BOOK NIGHT (SEPT 24) — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 18/09/2026

“PLUM ALLERGY”: a poem by Jaime Conlan out today in CHUM News. We invited Seattle-based illustrator Emmy Zhang to react to “PLUM ALLERGY.” She shared four images, including two ✨stunning✨ animations. Click to check out the poem & the GIFs: www.chum.news/plum-allergy

PLUM ALLERGY — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 12/09/2026

Properties owned by the City of Seattle are dotted with signs prohibiting immigration enforcement. What do they mean — and what do they accomplish? CHUM's first piece of legal analysis, written by Grady Yuthok Short: www.chum.news/anti-command...

ANTI-COMMANDEERING IN THE CITY — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 08/09/2026

“Seattle Freeze” who?? Join us for Photo Book Night on Sept 24 at Columbia City Gallery. Bonus points if you bring a locally focused photo book or zine to dig into or share with others 🫶 A fun, photo-centered evening co-hosted w/ Seattle Photo Book Club. More info: www.chum.news/photo-book-n...

PHOTO BOOK NIGHT (SEPT 24) — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 04/09/2026

Langston Hughes Theatre hosted its second annual Black Nerd Fest. What CHUM News saw was a festival steeped in cosplay and community care: www.chum.news/black-magic

BLACK MAGIC — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 03/09/2026

How do you make a movie in Seattle, and who might show up to watch it? The backstory behind Kamyar Mohsenin’s stunning experimental short film, “what does it take to live inside of a pomegranate?” offers a stunning answer. Written by @eclectichutch.bsky.social www.chum.news/kamyar-mohse...

IT TAKES A (VIDEO) VILLAGE — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 02/09/2026

How did Seattle’s writerly worlds come to be, and who built them — against all odds? Few sources can answer those questions the way Jeanne Heuving can: An accomplished experimental poet, community binding agent, and founder of UW Bothell’s writing + poetics MFA. www.chum.news/dining-writi...

DINING & WRITING: JEANNE HEUVING — CHUM NEWS

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B in the land of rain and coffee @bethstac.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A fantastic article written by young people, given voice to the people both initiatives would actually impact. Having places to develop independence from parents is important for kids in supportive families. It is lifesaving for kids from unsupportive homes, queer kids especially.

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kelabe.bsky.social @kelabe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

When two initiatives on the ballot will directly impact young people, who better to speak on the issue than the youth. Shout out @chum.news for uplifting their voices

CHUM News @chum.news · 29/08/2026

Two youth-focused initiatives on WA’s November ballot have ignited fierce debates over student wellbeing and trans rights at school. How they would impact the youth they claim to protect? A thorough research report by four Fellows from @washingtonbus.org: www.chum.news/rights-on-th...

RIGHTS ON THE BALLOT — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 26/08/2026

While the sun’s still shining in Seattle — one of the last days it sets after 8pm — we thought we’d share BEACH DAY, a new poem by Serena Chopra out today in CHUM News. Accompanied by Lucas Rigney’s vivid, cerulean paintings. www.chum.news/beach-day

BEACH DAY: A POEM BY SERENA CHOPRA — CHUM NEWS

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Megan Burbank @meganburbank.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you @chum.news for making space for reproductive health policy coverage. I’m so glad to be back to reporting on this issue

CHUM News @chum.news · 24/08/2026

Telehealth was supposed to simplify getting an abortion. UW researchers found a messier reality on the ground, affecting in-person reproductive care in states like Washington. Reporting by @meganburbank.bsky.social for CHUM News and RANGE Media (@rangemedia.co): www.chum.news/telehealth-r...

ABORTION PILLS FOREVER? — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 23/08/2026

Exciting announcement— CHUM News and Spokane’s RANGE Media (@rangemedia.co) are teaming up: Starting tomorrow, and over the coming months and years, we’ll regularly work together to report and co-publish stories that impact people across Washington State. www.chum.news/chum-news-ra...

CHUM NEWS X RANGE MEDIA — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 17/08/2026

It's a beautiful day, and it's a beautiful day to snag some official CHUM News merch 😎 Some options: - Go to ko-fi.com/chumnews. You get a free tote when you sign up at any supporter level, and you get a free tote *and* hat starting at $14.99/mo 🫨 - Buy our merch directly at chumnews.bigcartel.com

The official CHUM News hat, locally embroidered by Midnight Supply Co. Green embroidered fish on a tan corduroy hat.

The official CHUM News tote bag. Locally printed by Midnight Supply Co. Green text (CHUM NEWS | SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — EST. 2025) on an undyed cotton tote bag.

CHUM News @chum.news · 10/08/2026

At Spice Bar, former Queer/Bar staff are looking to build a nightlife hub for Seattle’s queer people of color. Read our review of Spice Bar's opening weekend, written by Jas Keimig and photographed by Edgár De La Vega: www.chum.news/new-spice-on...

NEW SPICE ON THE BLOCK — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 07/08/2026

When Audrey Wang Gosselin (@dreyslashthem.bsky.social) realized their interest in menswear revealed deeper truths about their gender, they wondered what suits might do for them. Behold, a coming out story + historically attuned as guide to local bespoke menswear: www.chum.news/suitless-in-...

SUITLESS IN SEATTLE — CHUM NEWS

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Guy Oron @guyoron.net · 04/08/2026

There’s only 6 hours left to vote in today’s primary elections. Only 20% of voters in King County have turned in their ballot so far. Boomers are out voting Gen Z by almost 5 to 1.

Election turnout at 20%

Young people voting less than old people

CHUM News @chum.news · 03/08/2026

Haven’t done our glossy merch photoshoot yet but we just got these beautiful, locally embroidered CHUM News hats and we’d love for you to buy one 🫶 Tote bags available too, printed by Midnight Supply Company. Free merch for paid subscribers. More on that in our shop below: chumnews.bigcartel.com

CHUM News @chum.news · 02/08/2026

“Bloodsugar no. 7” was a one-night-only convening of poets with fashion designers with dancers with musicians with visual artists on the roof of a local climbing gym. Too much happened to summarize it well in a skeet. See photographer Xandra Yugto’s dispatch: www.chum.news/poets-on-the...

POETS ON THE RUNWAY — CHUM NEWS

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Seattle City Council @council.seattle.gov · 23/07/2026

Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall council.seattle.gov/2026/07/23/s...

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Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall - Seattle City Council Blog

Three Seattle City Councilmembers announced a proposal today to fund universal free school meals for all Seattle Public School students starting this fall, while maintaining new investments aimed at e...

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Amy Sundberg @amysundberg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

WOW. New announcement from Seattle CMs Strauss, Hollingsworth, and Foster saying they will fund universal school meals starting in the fall after all by using the general fund. Hard to see this as anything but a realization of the high political price they paid for their votes yesterday.

CHUM News @chum.news · 22/07/2026

For a comprehensive recap of today’s City Council meeting:

CHUM News @chum.news · 22/07/2026

Amendment passes 6 votes in favor, 3 against. Universal free school meals will no longer be funded this upcoming school year.

CHUM News @chum.news · 22/07/2026

Ahead of this morning’s City Council vote on funding universal free school meals, CHUM News interviewed educators, students, and nutrition experts. Respondents saw universal meals as a helpful *first* step that can set up other food-access programs for success: www.chum.news/food-fight

FOOD FIGHT — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 20/07/2026

For our latest edition of “Sketchy Stuff,” Seattle-based artist Karima Baza documented this year's Candidate Survivor, the high-octane and youth-focused political forum hosted annually by the Washington Bus (@washingtonbus.org). (CHUM was a media partner + co-host.) www.chum.news/candidate-su...

CANDIDATE SURVIVOR — CHUM NEWS

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Braeden 🎣🦀🌲🦅 @bvd100.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

CHUM NEWS is doing cool things yall

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Everything A Border @bordered-lands.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Best write up on the Pride Match™️ that I have seen so far.

CHUM News @chum.news · 18/07/2026

Through accessible spaces, free programming, and a global spotlight, the World Cup showed Seattle in its idealized form. What would it take to keep things going? by Grace Madigan (local writer, food-industry worker, and soccer coach) www.chum.news/extra-time

EXTRA TIME — CHUM NEWS

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RANGE Media @rangemedia.co · 18/07/2026

RANGE reporters Daisy, Luke, and Erin gathered at a park in Wenatchee with worker-owners Adam Willems and Meron Menghistab from @chum.news to swap stories from respective hometowns, talk about statewide significant news, and dive into a couple of news stories of interest.

The POD: The CHUMs are back together!

Listen to the full conversation from our Midstate Meet-up with CHUM News!

CHUM News @chum.news · 10/07/2026

We're looking for a local fiction editor!   - Commission + edit one piece of fiction from a local writer each month   - Rolling application, but we’ll review new candidates until *at least* Jul 24 🗓️ Pay: $175/mo (grows as our budget grows) Info below: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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CHUM NEWS | FICTION EDITOR

CHUM NEWS | FICTION EDITOR SUMMARY | CHUM News is looking for a Seattle-area fiction editor to join its ranks. The editor will commission and edit one piece of fiction from a local writer every month...

CHUM News @chum.news · 09/07/2026

preview of the energy at Candidate Survivor on Thurs Jul 19 @ Neumos (6:30pm) feat @washingtonbus.org and the illustrious Harper Bizarre

CHUM News @chum.news · 08/07/2026

Citing a *potential* defeat of the millionaires tax through a Nov ballot initiative, Joy Hollingsworth is proposing to cut costs by defunding Seattle’s (newly announced) universal school meal program. We’re on-site to share updates, and livestream here: www.seattlechannel.org/videos?video...

CHUM News @chum.news · 06/07/2026

Seattle-based boxer Kayla Floyd is pursuing a dream she hopes will lead to Olympic-level success — even as city-level changes threaten Seattle’s vibrant boxing community. Published in partnership with @soseaemerald.bsky.social: www.chum.news/punchinghert...

PUNCHING HER TICKET — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 23/06/2026

After Pride weekend, Queer/Bar will be sold to the owners of The Cuff Complex. Citing concerns over The Cuff’s management, drag performers told CHUM News that they’ll stop working at Queer/Bar if the sale goes through: www.chum.news/drags-future...

CHANGING HANDS AND LOSING SHOWS — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 21/06/2026

Are you mapping out your July social calendar + yearning for events focused on local civics? Well then: good news! We're helping throw this year's Candidate Survivor (a lively political forum) with @washingtonbus.org + Converge Media. TUES JULY 16 @ NEUMOS FREE TIX: givebutter.com/candidate-su...

Candidate Survivor Seattle

The city's most HEATED candidate forum presented by, The Washington Bus Education Fund, Chum News and Converge Media

CHUM News @chum.news · 19/06/2026

“GROWING SEASONS,” a short story by Dayjha McMillan, reflects on a relationship that’s reached its end—wrapped up in the narrator’s relationship to Seattle, to blackberry season, and to the fruits and consequences of growing up. Illustrations by Wynonna Susilo ✍️ www.chum.news/growing-seas...

GROWING SEASONS — CHUM NEWS

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RANGE Media @rangemedia.co · 18/06/2026

We're getting chummy with a Seattle news outlet, and we're about to get even chummier next week when we all meet in Wenatchee to swap stories from our respective sides of the state and share underreported news that will inevitably impact everyone across WA! Listen to our pod with @chum.news now:

The POD: Come on in, the water's (not) fine

A preview of our Midstate Meet-up with Seattle's own CHUM News next week!

CHUM News @chum.news · 18/06/2026

After testifying in favor of Seattle’s data-center moratorium, members of Amazon Employees for Climate Justice claim their employer is now trying to intimidate them:

CHUM News @chum.news · 18/06/2026

As of 6:30 this morning, unionized hotel workers at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square are on strike. With the World Cup in full swing, UNITE HERE Local 8 union members are fighting for fair wages, workplace protections from ICE, improved staffing, and more consistent health benefits:

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Braeden 🎣🦀🌲🦅 @bvd100.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Very cool article about art, design, and progressive politics. Featuring @hannahsabiohowell.bsky.social! Thanks for the tip @citycastseattle.bsky.social. www.chum.news/the-art-of-c...

THE ART OF CAMPAIGNING — CHUM NEWS

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I guess Jamie Pedersen's reelection campaign saw the story about the graphic design choices in @hannahsabiohowell.bsky.social's campaign in @chum.news.

MS paint scrawl: Hi, this is Jamie. I heard that we have a design problem so I'm doing today's post!

Scrawled in MS Paint: I don't have the design chops, so I'd rather focusing on delivering for our district

CHUM News @chum.news · 06/06/2026

Before diving into your weekend plans, check out CHUM’s newest piece. We attended the last-ever nights of three of our favorite bars around town, wanting to understand how people mourn the loss of beloved businesses. feat. @vanishingseattle.bsky.social + other experts: www.chum.news/closing-time

CLOSING TIME — CHUM NEWS

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Ally Ang @theoceanisgay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It was such a delight to talk to Serena about A Catalog of Future Mercies (@graywolfpress.bsky.social). It’s a brilliant, challenging, moving collection that inspired and invigorated me. Thanks @chum.news for giving us space to share a delicious meal and conversation!

CHUM News @chum.news · 04/06/2026

Ally Ang (@theoceanisgay.bsky.social) wrote a gorgeous writeup about Seattle U professor + artist Serena Chopra's third book, A Catalog of Future Mercies, which comes out later this month. Chopra's launch event will be at Elliott Bay Book Co on Thurs, June 25. Dig in! www.chum.news/dining-writi...

DINING & WRITING: SERENA CHOPRA — CHUM NEWS

CHUM News @chum.news · 30/05/2026

FERRY TALES #4 ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️ Ride the lows of being told that deckhand work is "not a real job." Then ride the highs of Albert's time piloting a ferry around Port Townsend. How does Albert reconcile these highs and lows, and the values others assign to his workplace? www.chum.news/ferry-tales-...

FERRY TALES – AT THE HELM — CHUM NEWS

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Hannah Sabio-Howell @hannahsabiohowell.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We got to talk about all the intentionality & community inspiration that went into our campaign’s branding in this brilliantly-titled “The Art of Campaigning” write-up with @chum.news & it was sooooo fun. Give it a read! www.chum.news/the-art-of-c...

THE ART OF CAMPAIGNING — CHUM NEWS