Culture New Seattle play ponders love, politics and bikinis in Egypt Northwest playwright Yussef El Guindi’s latest work makes its world premiere at ACT theater. by Misha Berson / February 3, 2022
Culture Prestigious Newbery Award for children’s books goes to Issaquah author Sci-fi novel ‘The Last Cuentista’ warns of the dangers of erasing our past. by Margo Vansynghel / February 1, 2022
Culture A beloved Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer is retiring Noelani Pantastico’s last performance will be in a legendary role she made her own. by Marcie Sillman / January 31, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Gods, bods and power at Seattle Asian Art Museum Plus, Kishi Bashi commemorates the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066. by Brangien Davis / January 27, 2022
Culture Tacoma and Bellevue speedskaters head to Beijing Winter Olympics The athletes discuss the challenges of short track skating, keeping up their mental health and avoiding COVID-19. by Margo Vansynghel / January 26, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle orgs are learning the art of bouncing back Plus, lessons in gravity from STREB, post-pandemic survival in ‘Station 11’ and inside Belltown’s new NFT museum. by Brangien Davis / January 20, 2022
Culture Pickleball community rallies to make the game WA’s state sport The Bainbridge invention is skyrocketing in popularity, and even seeking Olympic status. by Margo Vansynghel / January 20, 2022 / Updated at 5:31 on March 28, 2022
Culture ArtSEA: Bumbershoot festival embarks on an extreme makeover Plus, turmoil at Seattle Symphony and omicron’s influence on Northwest arts events. by Brangien Davis / January 13, 2022
Culture Colleen Echohawk joins Snoqualmie Tribe’s Eighth Generation as CEO The former mayoral candidate hopes to make the Indigenous art and lifestyle business into a global brand. by Margo Vansynghel / January 13, 2022
Culture Around the world in 80 days — starting and finishing in Tacoma A 19th-century globe-trotter called ‘Psycho’ Train brought national attention to WA cities with his attempts to break the speed record. by Knute Berger / January 13, 2022