Culture ArtSEA: Bronze books in Bellevue and a rush of Seattle readings The AWP writers conference welcomes word nerds while new outdoor concert lineups have us dreaming of summer. by Brangien Davis / March 2, 2023
Politics WA's government transparency committee is ready to call it quits As their fight for government transparency becomes increasingly difficult, the Washington Sunshine Committee is considering disbanding. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 1, 2023
Politics WA lawmakers work to keep public records from the public — again The Washington Legislature's third attempt in a decades-long battle against transparency is — like the previous efforts — not going smoothly. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 28, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Comedy, dance and bankruptcy, now showing on Seattle stages Plus, Bumbershoot is back with more art than ever and SIFF announces its venue lineup for spring. by Brangien Davis / February 23, 2023
Politics Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 20, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 14
Culture ArtSEA: Swaddle yourself in soft Seattle art Sink into pillowy shows of textile and fiber art in Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Vashon Island, Kirkland and Bellingham. by Brangien Davis / February 16, 2023
Politics Push to decriminalize fades as WA Senate considers new drug law Lawmakers are starkly divided over how to handle substance possession, even as one bill moves forward. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 16, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 15-22 A music-filled week includes Yo La Tengo at The Neptune, Black Belt Eagle Scout at Neumos and The Roots with Questlove. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 15, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s new Civic Poet wants to see poems all over the city Plus, a Chihuly documentary that goes behind the glass and Northwest writers up for national book awards. by Brangien Davis / February 9, 2023
Politics ‘Haphazard and unorganized’: GOP lawmakers react to Dems’ secrecy The Washington Senate's Republican minority leader said he'd welcome an independent investigation into Democrats’ use of ‘legislative privilege.’ by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 8, 2023