Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Gifted $300 million in art, Seattle U plans a new museum Plus, a long-awaited dance at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and new books by Northwest authors. by Brangien Davis / March 14, 2024
Politics Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. by Scarlet Hansen / March 14, 2024
Culture Your Last Meal | Gavin Rossdale loves ‘stupid English desserts’ The frontman of grunge band Bush loves to whip up meals in his L.A. home, but it’s nostalgic dishes from his British childhood that make his heart sing. by Rachel Belle / March 14, 2024
Politics How will Seattle’s $230M deficit influence the 2025 city budget? Some Councilmembers who promised to conduct a full audit are softening their approach. Now the city is trying new processes for the next cycle. by Josh Cohen / March 13, 2024
Politics Federal judge to decide on new Latino voter majority district map With the filing deadline for 2024 less than two months away, a hearing was held Friday to examine the redrawn Central WA boundaries. by Mai Hoang / March 12, 2024
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
Politics WA Legislature revs up plan to electrify 10,000 school buses A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline. by John Stang / March 8, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Nirvana’s back on stage in a new photobook and art show Plus, NW glass artists are ‘Blown Away’ on Netflix, Lily Gladstone’s up for an Oscar and local musicians are jamming across the city. by Brangien Davis / March 7, 2024
Politics Seattle rideshare drivers mourn, seek solutions after homicides With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence. by Josh Cohen / March 7, 2024