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
Equity More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes. by Megan Burbank / February 15, 2024
Politics WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / February 15, 2024 / Updated at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 15
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
Politics WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content. by Scarlet Hansen / February 13, 2024
Politics Will WA ever end supermajority law for school construction bonds? Bonds raise taxes for building and maintenance. While the proposal faces hurdles, there is a precedent — school levies needed 60% approval until 2007. by John Stang / February 9, 2024 / Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Getting down to earth at art galleries around Seattle Otherworldly landscapes and an upside-down volcano. Plus, local artists take home Grammy hardware and artful ideas for Valentine’s Day. by Brangien Davis / February 8, 2024
Culture This Black History Month, learn about pioneering Seattle artists From grunge to ballet, revisit our Black Arts Legacies profiles as we prepare for Season 3. by Brangien Davis / February 8, 2024
Politics Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2024 / Updated: February 6, 3:25 p.m.