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
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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
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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
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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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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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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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
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Thank you @chum.news for making space for reproductive health policy coverage. I’m so glad to be back to reporting on this issue
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...
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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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-...
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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.
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
“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...
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Seattle City Councilmembers propose plan to fund universal school meals starting this fall council.seattle.gov/2026/07/23/s...
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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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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.
Amendment passes 6 votes in favor, 3 against. Universal free school meals will no longer be funded this upcoming school year.
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
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
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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...
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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
Best write up on the Pride Match™️ that I have seen so far.
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
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
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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!
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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 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...
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preview of the energy at Candidate Survivor on Thurs Jul 19 @ Neumos (6:30pm) feat @washingtonbus.org and the illustrious Harper Bizarre
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...
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...
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