Royal Esquire Club’s New Members Bring Fresh Talent, Preserve Its Legacy
The Royal Esquire Club, founded in 1947, is a private African American men’s club created as a welcoming space where Black men could gather, socialize, and strategize about their futures and the well-being of their community. A year after its founding, the club held its first general assembly and elected officers....
Seattle Church Member Gunned Down At Outdoor Event
A 28-year-old man was gunned down July 31 outside a church in Seattle’s university district, prompting the church’s pastor to call the slaying “an assassination.”. Russell Johnson, pastor of the non-denominational church Pursuit NW identified the victim as Lebron Givaun, a recent convert, according to King5, the NBC...
Gun violence down 25% in South King County, thanks to ‘two-prong approach’
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office released its shots fired report for the first quarter of 2025, and the trends were promising. Between 2019 and 2024, adult felony referrals dropped by 25%, auto theft referrals declined by 7%, adult burglary referrals fell by 28%, and referrals for serious assaults and...
Washington Faces Significant Construction Job Losses Amid Soaring Housing Prices
According to a recent report by The Puget Sound Business Journal, Washington state has experienced the highest number of construction job losses in the nation over the past year. From June 2024 to June 2025, the state saw a staggering decline of 11,300 construction jobs, as per analysts from the Associated General...
Detainee escaped ICE agents while being transported through Sea-Tac Airport, charges say
SEATAC, Wash. (KOMO) — A man from El Salvador is now facing federal criminal charges after he allegedly escaped from ICE agents while being transported through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) last month. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Gerson Enrique Castaneda...
Seattle Police Chief Calls For Community Action After Three Shootings In Four Days
On Monday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes addressed the community following a string of three homicides over four days, urging residents to work with law enforcement to curb gun violence and share information that could help prevent future incidents. “These tragedies represent not only lives lost but also the loss...
August is Black Business Month
August is Black Business Month and Femi Aladesulu, co-owner of Blend Coffee and Kicks in Seattle, as well as author and motivational speaker Jesse Rhodes, Jr., join Good Day Seattle.
Eight-Story Tower in Old Bellevue Seeks Design Review Approval
A residential project known as North of Main is currently under review by the City of Bellevue for Design Review approval. The proposed eight-story development would bring 176 market-rate residential units, 10,363 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and 154 parking stalls to the corner of Main Street and...
Seattle’s homicide count climbs to 25 in 2025 after deadly four-day-span
(The Center Square) – A deadly four-day-span in Seattle has led to homicide rates nearing 2024 levels after city officials previously touted improved public safety statistics. There were three homicides between Aug. 1 and Aug. 3, bringing the total for the city up to 25 as of Aug. 3. In comparison, there were 31 that...
Seattle police looking into safety measures after deadly shooting at underground rave
Following two deadly shootings in SODO on Sunday, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes addressed the media on Monday. The chief emphasized his commitment to community safety and transparency in the wake of the separate incidents, which occurred just two hours and a few blocks apart.
