Opinion John Muir: The godfather of Seattle’s spiritual life — and a racist The father of national parks profoundly influenced my country, my city, and me. by Knute Berger / August 6, 2020
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
Opinion Trump, Portland and the republic’s rotten head America’s problems are not caused by the President alone. But the decay in our culture starts from the top down. by Knute Berger / July 24, 2020
News Like in Portland, federal agents were in Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor. by Lilly Fowler / July 21, 2020
Opinion The mask wars of the 1918 flu pandemic Face coverings helped flatten the curve during the Spanish flu. But as with coronavirus today, they couldn't muzzle dissent. by Knute Berger / July 17, 2020
Equity Washington DACA recipients still anxious after Supreme Court decision Initially pleasantly surprised by the high court’s ruling, Dreamers in Washington are looking toward the presidential election for a more permanent solution. by Lilly Fowler / July 16, 2020
Opinion The Confederate legacy in Washington state Local commemorations disprove the myth that the Pacific Northwest was untouched by the Civil War. by Knute Berger / July 14, 2020
News If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality City council members and community groups are pushing for a third way to help people in crisis, which may involve some firefighters. by Lilly Fowler / July 13, 2020
News Teen with no criminal record freed from ICE custody in WA The teenager was one of only a handful of youth still in ICE custody in the Pacific Northwest. by Lilly Fowler / July 8, 2020
Opinion The Seattle we knew is gone. What comes next? The pandemic wrecked the economy. The protests shook the city's soul. Now Mayor Durkan is staring down a dire future. by Knute Berger / July 2, 2020