A Wenatchi designer's plan to buy back Native lands Mary Big Bull-Lewis sees the way forward for Native people in Washington: ownership of the land and the stories attached to it. by Manola Secaira / April 25, 2021
Culture Three Native artists on carving out space in a changing world Thanks to several new public art projects, Coast Salish and Columbia River carvers say their artwork and traditions are finally getting the spotlight. by Manola Secaira / November 25, 2020
Culture Best of 2018: Renovation unearths Seattle Prohibition-era jazz club art Murals that date back to Seattle's Prohibition Era jazz scene have been unearthed inside a stairwell at the old Louisa Hotel. by Karen Ducey / December 24, 2018
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Politics Despite criticism, King County Council gives Mariners $135M The money for Safeco Field upgrades angers some housing advocates and tourism groups. But it's less than the team originally hoped. by Manola Secaira / September 17, 2018
Culture On Capitol Hill, a new showcase for Mexican art The former Harvard Exit movie house is now home to the Mexican Consulate. by Manola Secaira / August 24, 2018
Environment A totem pole is the Lummi’s cry to free an orca from captivity Lolita has been stuck in a small tank for 48 years. Now, the Lummi Tribe is fighting for her freedom. by Karen Ducey / May 11, 2018
Culture Renovation unearths Seattle Prohibition-era jazz club art Murals that date back to Seattle's Prohibition Era jazz scene have been unearthed inside a stairwell at the old Louisa Hotel. by Karen Ducey / February 26, 2018
Culture The last horse-drawn carriage in Seattle Jammed between the cars, buses, bikes, taxis and pedestrians around Westlake Center stands a black Herculean draft horse waiting to pull a white Cinderella-like carriage. by Karen Ducey / December 21, 2017
Culture Once homeless, now they're creating art Ted Moen works on a project as part of the LEAP Artist Collective. (© Karen Ducey for Crosscut) by Karen Ducey / November 23, 2017