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Beacon Food Forest Calls for Aid to Remain a Vital Community Resource
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Beacon Food Forest Calls for Aid to Remain a Vital Community Resource

In early September, Beacon Food Forest announced that they have been experiencing federal funding cuts, writing in the announcement that recent funding cycles have shown fewer grants available, tighter restrictions, and more funding directed towards projects and supplies than staffing. As a result, under their current budget, BFF will need to let their three staff members go by December 1, 2026.

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Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Weaves Musical Stories at Seattle Symphony
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Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Weaves Musical Stories at Seattle Symphony

On June 12, Octave 9 hosted an evening of music at Benaroya Hall from Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate. The chamber pieces were performed by a string quartet composed of Emerson Millar and Jacqueline Audas on violin, Ursula Steele on viola, and Katherine Audas on cello. One of the pieces, entitled “MoonStrike,” also featured live narration from Washington local musician, actor, and storytelling legend Swil Kanim. 

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