Culture Seattle artist Barry Johnson takes a good look at himself The Black Lives Matter muralist debuts his first solo show of large-scale self-portraits at Winston Wächter. by Margo Vansynghel / January 19, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 18-25 Abstract art at NAAM, local psych-rock at Neumos and Roombas roaming Method Gallery. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / January 18, 2023
Politics WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 17, 2023
Politics Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.' by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 12, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 11-17 Heart-throbbing cabaret in Pike Place Market, a mysterious hole in Pioneer Square and more arts events. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis / January 11, 2023
Politics Q&A: Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks housing, guns, climate As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, Inslee is pushing an ambitious housing package and a prohibition on semiautomatic rifles. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 10, 2023
Politics Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 9, 2023
Culture A Seattle photographer’s firsthand account of the Jan. 6 chaos Nate Gowdy discusses the Capitol attack and his new photo book ‘Insurrection.’ by Margo Vansynghel / January 6, 2023
Politics What WA voters want to see from the 2023 legislative session State residents say the cost of living and housing are big issues as lawmakers draft a new budget, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 5, 2023
Culture Can Seattle’s mayor win his tough-on-graffiti game of tag? Harrell’s new plan continues the debate over whether graffiti is artistic expression worthy of acceptance or vandalism requiring prosecution. by Margo Vansynghel / January 4, 2023