Politics With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor Among those exploring bids for the 2024 election are Bob Ferguson, Hilary Franz, Raul Garcia and Semi Bird. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 26, 2023 / Updated at 11:30 a.m., on July 6
Culture ArtSEA: In Seattle, Memorial Day brings Folklife and folklore Plus, mysterious symbols in Georgetown and new memoirs from local artists. by Brangien Davis / May 25, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle artists are sending textile messages Plus, the Pioneer Square gallery that is closing after 40 years. by Brangien Davis / May 18, 2023
Politics Washington lawmakers make drug possession a gross misdemeanor The Legislature needed an extra day to pass the new law after failing to come to an agreement at the end of the 2023 regular session. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 16, 2023
Politics WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’ could ease the affordability crisis The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 12, 2023
Culture Seattle’s Cinerama movie theater to reopen under SIFF ownership Closed since 2020, the historic venue will fire up the projectors later this year with a new name. by Brangien Davis / May 12, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: SIFF launches festival with a Cinerama save Plus, local filmmakers in the lineup and offscreen happenings at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, Third Place Books and Tractor Tavern. by Brangien Davis / May 11, 2023
Politics Inslee rolls back COVID vaccine mandate for WA state employees The move was one of the governor’s most controversial pandemic orders as nearly 2,000 Washington employees opted out of getting the jab. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 10, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle Art Fair’s satellite shows are sprouting up early Forest for the Trees kicks off in Pioneer Square. Plus, festival season is upon us with art books, bike movies and Belltown Bloom. by Brangien Davis / May 4, 2023
Politics Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he won't run for a fourth term First elected in 2012, Inslee is only the second person to serve three consecutive terms as the state's governor. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 1, 2023
