Mossback A history of vaccine skepticism, from 1920s Seattle to RFK Jr. Current debates over Trump’s controversial DHHS nominee echo the Pacific Northwest’s reputation a century ago as a bastion of “alternative medicine.” by Knute Berger / February 4, 2025
News The Newsfeed: PNB banks big on ‘Sleeping Beauty’ reboot With 268 new costumes, a set inspired by Coast Native design and a $4 million price tag, the Seattle ballet is modernizing the 19th-century classic. by Brangien Davis / January 31, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Two new public art projects point to Northwest history Plus, Century Ballroom announces there’s hope for its survival while other Seattle arts spaces move, shake and innovate. by Brangien Davis / January 30, 2025
Investigations WA mobile park owner refunds tenants $5.5M after AG investigation The state attorney general's office reports Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son issued reimbursements as dispute complaints reached record highs in 2024. by Farah Eltohamy / January 30, 2025
Culture Your Last Meal | The Leftovers with Paula Poundstone Enjoy a few extra bites with your favorite guests, as host Rachel Belle shares fresh audio from the cutting-room floor. by Rachel Belle / January 30, 2025
Politics New Washington bill aims to end fees for child care providers Senate Bill 5130 seeks to eliminate licensing costs to reduce financial strain and expand access for families — but the state would lose $2M annually. by Emma Schwichtenberg / January 29, 2025
News How light-rail construction in the CID could impact Inscape Arts With Sound Transit considering a second station on Dearborn close to the group’s building, artists worry the project could force out tenants. by Chetanya Robinson / International Examiner / January 29, 2025
Politics Seattleites will vote on competing measures to fund social housing On February ballots, prop 1A would produce $50M a year from an “excess wealth” tax on businesses. Prop 1B would draw $10M a year from the Jumpstart tax. by Josh Cohen / January 28, 2025 / Updated: January 28, 1:40 p.m.
Politics WA response team formed to prep for Trump’s mass deportation plans Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday to create the Family Separation Rapid Response Team to help families of undocumented immigrants. by John Stang / January 27, 2025
Politics Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to District 2 seat The Seattle Police Department’s crime-prevention coordinator aims to focus on his 10 months in office and does not intend to seek election this fall. by Josh Cohen / January 27, 2025