Opinion 50 years later, the fight for Pike Place Market resonates Once cast as an obstacle to a more modern Seattle, the downtown destination has become the kind of multi-layered urban environment we strive for. by Knute Berger / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 10:16 a.m.
Opinion We’re living in the age of the megafire We have a long history of wildfire in the PNW. But megafires are a new thing entirely. by Knute Berger / October 13, 2021
Opinion Whatever move Sue Bird makes next, her legacy is secure After the Seattle Storm’s narrow loss in the WNBA playoffs, the basketball legend considers retirement. And that’s OK. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2021
Culture In Seattle, public health resisters have always pushed back From sewage to milk to vaccinations, naysayers have always obstructed mandates and measures. by Knute Berger / September 21, 2021
Opinion Hoping for a return of Seattle’s 24-hour diner culture There’s something special about a place where night owls and late-night workers can huddle at unusual hours. by Samantha Allen / September 17, 2021
Culture Remembering the Seattle architect who built the World Trade Center Minoru Yamasaki's work emphasized humanism and democracy. It left a significant mark on our built environment. by Knute Berger / September 9, 2021
Opinion Many of us were vigilant but COVID could be endemic. We must adapt We should continue masking, distancing and getting our vaccines. But we need to relearn day-to-day life — again. by Samantha Allen / August 30, 2021
Opinion Seattle should require vaccine proof at restaurants and bars Food service workers have been exposed to too much risk already. Enough is enough. by Samantha Allen / August 13, 2021
Opinion The Cuomo sexual harassment scandal mirrors PNW political history Three decades ago, prominent political figures in Oregon and Washington faced allegations similar to those that have led to Andrew Cuomo's downfall. by Knute Berger / August 11, 2021
Opinion To solve Seattle’s biggest problems, the city needs to think small Four new books make the case that a city’s character — and its potential for bold change — lies in the little details. by Knute Berger / August 5, 2021