Politics Why Washington state’s constitution bans armed militias Before statehood, mob violence and labor suppression raised serious questions about who had the right to maintain public order. by Knute Berger / January 21, 2021 / Updated at 9:51 AM Jan. 21, 2021
News Inauguration Day quiet in WA, despite worries about armed protests The National Guard and State Patrol were ready to protect the Capitol, but protesters stayed home. by Melissa Santos & Lilly Fowler / January 20, 2021 / Updated at 3 p.m., Jan. 20
Culture Mossback's Northwest: The bootleg sake of Prohibition-era Seattle Prohibition couldn’t stop every drinking habit. One particular Japanese tradition never went dry. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / January 15, 2021
Opinion Lessons for 2021 from Seattle’s first Black mayor Norm Rice led the city when the issue of school busing was boiling over. His latest book offers a path toward solutions during times of tumult. by Knute Berger / January 14, 2021
Equity Disproportionately hit by COVID-19, WA Latinos brace for vaccine Public health experts are racing to prepare communities for the vaccine, but they face notable hurdles. by Lilly Fowler / January 14, 2021
Equity Los latinos de Washington, desproporcionadamente afectados por el COVID-19, se preparan para la vacuna Los expertos de salud pública se aprestan para preparar a las comunidades para la vacuna, pero se enfrentan a obstáculos importantes. by Lilly Fowler / January 14, 2021
Opinion Look to the Northwest to understand the far-right mob in D.C. The insurrection in the other Washington is part of a long tradition of extremist thinking in America. by Knute Berger / January 8, 2021
Culture Mossback’s Northwest: The ancient bison hunters of the San Juans The discovery of 14,000-year-old bones on Orcas Island means humans were BBQing a lot earlier than previously thought. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / January 8, 2021
Opinion ‘World War Z’ author takes on Bigfoot. The result is disturbing Max Brooks’ new novel sets up collision of techno-optimists, pseudo nature worshipers and creatures of Northwest lore. by Knute Berger / January 7, 2021
Culture How Tugboat Annie pulled Seattle onto the silver screen The smash hit 1930s film was the first Hollywood movie to feature the Emerald City. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / January 1, 2021 / Updated Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at 2:34 p.m.
