Politics WA tax agency pressured to end controversial secrecy policy The Department of Revenue said it could use legislative privilege to keep records private, but nixed the policy after criticism from Gov. Inslee’s office. by Joseph O’Sullivan / December 13, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: 10 photo shows that bring light to Seattle’s dark days Plus, holiday art markets and craft fairs in Georgetown, South Lake Union, Beacon Hill and Magnuson Park. by Brangien Davis / December 7, 2023
Politics Can Washington bridge its political divide? Some want to try Already dreading the 2024 election atmosphere, a bipartisan group of community leaders and politicians are working to “disagree better.” by Joseph O’Sullivan / December 7, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle is brimming with holiday shows See Nutcrackers, Scrooges, hear Charlie Brown’s woes. Here’s a big list of events for the season — laid out in rhyme (for festivity reasons). by Brangien Davis / November 30, 2023
News Culture complaints spark WA Utilities commission investigation Gov. Jay Inslee’s office has commissioned an independent review amid dueling claims by former agency leaders over the workplace climate. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 30, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Art, film and food to honor Native American Heritage month Plus, stereotypical ‘Indian’ costumes turned art in Pioneer Square and places to pick up Indigenous-made gifts in Seattle. by Brangien Davis / November 16, 2023
Politics Poll: Washingtonians worried, anxious about the 2024 election The presidential race is still a year away, but the latest Crosscut/Elway poll shows voters are already dreading a rematch between Biden and Trump. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 15, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Going mobile with Alexander Calder at Seattle Art Museum The American artist revolutionized sculpture with his colorful, airy works — and has a surprising Northwest backstory. by Brangien Davis / November 9, 2023
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 9, 2023
Politics New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison The state’s prison nursery is one of only a few in the country intended to support incarcerated mothers amid a simmering debate on crime and drug use. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 8, 2023