Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: In Seattle, vacant spaces become creative arts venues Local arts organizations have repurposed former churches, homes — and even a gas station, luggage store and massive flour mill. by Brangien Davis / January 18, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle galleries kick off 2024 with bold strokes of color Plus, how grunge is making a comeback in the new year and the legendary skateboarder who rode the Kingdome. by Brangien Davis / January 11, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: For the solstice, embrace Earth with Seattle art shows Exhibits from La Conner to Tacoma emphasize the environment — whether grounded in our home planet or extra-terrestrial. by Brangien Davis / December 21, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Remembering Town Hall Seattle director Wier Harman Plus, Intiman Theatre’s ‘Black Nativity’ retakes the stage and garden light shows shine from Bellevue to Bainbridge. by Brangien Davis / December 14, 2023
News Why convictions lag compared to sex trafficking reports in the PNW While Washington has some of the toughest trafficking laws in the nation, law enforcement in Seattle and Portland struggle to put policy into practice. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / December 8, 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
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
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
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