Opinion Voting rights, representation and the future of democracy in the nation's fruit basket Yakima's population is nearly half Latinx, yet it took a tumultuous voting rights battle to open the door to more Latinx elected officials. Now the city council has just one. by Nikkita Oliver / January 7, 2020 / Updated at 11:43 Jan. 7, 2020
Opinion Seattle's progress was at a standstill in 2018. Will this year be any different? Despite the turbulence of recent years, we can make the power of the people felt for good in Seattle and King County. by Nikkita Oliver & Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. / December 29, 2018
Culture 'A difficult yet beautiful life,' and a school without walls in Laos The Ban Na Muang elementary school in Laos. by TravisHay / December 1, 2010
Politics Crosscut Tout: City's second annual music awards to be presented tonight (Oct. 6) Honorees will include Gerard Schwarz, Brandi Carlile, and Garfield High jazz directors Clarence Acox and Scott Brown. by TravisHay / October 6, 2010
Politics City arts festivals: not just for summer any more OutKast's Big Boi will headline a show during the new City Arts Festival by TravisHay / August 5, 2010
Culture Celebrating Seattle, 'City of Music' Seattle-style red carpet, at The Showbox by TravisHay / October 15, 2009