Culture ArtSEA: ‘Malcolm X’ lands at Seattle Opera via spacecraft Plus, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival returns, and summer music festivals are shaping up. by Brangien Davis / February 22, 2024
Environment Gas prices too high? WA residents may get $200 back for utilities The Legislature considers offering rebates to middle- and low-income households to offset fuel costs blamed on the new cap-and-invest program. by John Stang / February 22, 2024
Environment Human Elements: How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. by Sarah Hoffman / February 19, 2024
Human Elements How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. February 19, 2024
Culture Docuseries applications for Origins season three are now open Do you have a story that reflects the people and values of the Northwest? Apply by April 17 for a chance at $40K in grant funding. by Sarah Menzies / February 16, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle loses one of its most colorful artists Camille Patha leaves a legacy of brilliant hues. Plus, fantastic acrobatics, the Noir City film festival and bad news from the Bellevue Arts Museum. by Brangien Davis / February 15, 2024
Culture Your Last Meal | Amanda Knox’s last meal would be... Italian food The Seattleite spent four years in an Italian prison falsely accused of murder. In a live podcast recording, she talks about the food inside. by Rachel Belle / February 15, 2024
Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
Environment The Pacific coast’s native Olympia oyster is making a comeback The Oly’s numbers plummeted after decades of pollution from the paper industry. Now efforts from Washington to California work to bring it back. by Brendan Borrell Hakai Magazine / February 13, 2024
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024