Culture Art x NW: A new Pioneer Square hotel filled with local art Plus, a swarm of Seattle artists for First Thursday Art Walk, and big changes at local cultural institutions and colleges. by Brangien Davis / June 5, 2025
Investigations Seafarer’s death in Columbia River reveals murky maritime oversight Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September. by Lizz Giordano / May 27, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Memorial Day Weekend opens Seattle’s outdoor music season Summer festivals include old favorites from Northwest Folklife to Bumbershoot, plus new waterfront concert venues Downtown and in Tacoma. by Brangien Davis / May 22, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: SIFF launches amid federal threats to the film industry The festival showcases an inspiring array of international and regional voices in cinema, including a locally made doc about Seattle’s first disco. by Brangien Davis / May 15, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: NEA tells Northwest arts orgs their funding is ‘terminated’ Plus, the Seattle writers who earned Pulitzer Prize honors, book-themed weekend events and a significant loss to the poetry scene. by Brangien Davis / May 8, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: The Pioneer Square gallery that’s gone to the dogs Plus, “Ballard Opera Man” sings his swan song in Tosca at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / May 1, 2025
Investigations WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment. by Lizz Giordano / April 24, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: The surprising Seattle connection to ‘The White Lotus’ Plus, local art shows with “opening sequence” vibes and three inventive takes on memoir. by Brangien Davis / April 17, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: For Earth Month, Seattle artists show us what’s at stake Plus, avant-garde performance takes local stages, from Cherdonna dancing through absurdity to Eddie Izzard doing Shakespeare. by Brangien Davis / April 10, 2025
Investigations WA agency tightens workplace safety rules for student learners L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks. by Lizz Giordano / April 9, 2025