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
Politics Does Seattle live up to its progressive reputation? Four local changemakers reflect on the city’s complicated self-image in a conversation with Cascade PBS’ Northwest Reports podcast. by Nate Sanford / June 5, 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
News WA mother’s lawsuit spotlights bias in child advocate services Guardians ad litem are supposed to be neutral between parents. But data shows their presence makes mothers more likely to lose custody to their abusers. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 21, 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
Politics ‘Tone-deaf’: Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions Everyone agrees hearing protection at live-music venues is important, but does that mean the government should get involved? by Nate Sanford / May 14, 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
News REI Co-op members reject company board picks after union campaign The outdoor retailer drew criticism for blocking union-backed candidates from the ballot and for its initial support of a Trump appointee. by Nate Sanford / May 8, 2025
Politics ‘Vastly more walkable’: Seattle’s Pike Place Market tests car ban After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make the Market more connected. by Nate Sanford / 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