Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Politics A suicide in jail: Did photographer Michael Clinard have to die? An inmate at King County Jail warned he would die, and did — in a tragedy that raises questions about Washington's mental health crisis. by Eric Scigliano / April 20, 2018
Culture Why force works better than persuasion when it comes to doing the right thing Research suggests that when we feel good about doing the right thing, we use it as an excuse to do the wrong thing. by Eric Scigliano / April 13, 2015
Culture Seattle zoo elephants might be worse off in Oklahoma The late Watoto in the foreground. Bamboo is behind her. Credit: Flickr user (OvO) by Eric Scigliano / March 11, 2015
Culture Will Woodland Park's elephants be OK in Oklahoma? An elephant at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. Credit: John Biehler by Eric Scigliano / March 1, 2015
Culture How annoying: The risky business of being a pest Towns across the country try to ban “annoyance,” but NPR raises it to an art form. by Eric Scigliano / April 13, 2014
Culture Are bulkheads bad for Puget Sound? Jeff Cordell and Erin Morgan survey sea wrack on a Puget Sound beach. by Eric Scigliano / November 3, 2013