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
News A former Republican senator’s vision for a post-Trump GOP Arizona’s Jeff Flake sat down with David Rind, host of CNN’s One Thing podcast, to talk about diplomacy and the future of conservative politics. by Laurel Demkovich / June 3, 2025
Politics Federal and state cuts threaten Washington early-learning programs The first months of the Trump administration have brought layoffs, closures and confusion to free preschool programs, compounded by state funding woes. by Laurel Demkovich / May 28, 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
Politics Nine WA Legislative seats are open this year. Here’s who’s running One of the most closely watched races could be the 26th District, where Democrats hope to keep U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s former senate seat. by Laurel Demkovich / May 15, 2025
News WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle $45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors. by Laurel Demkovich / May 13, 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
Politics How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents. by Laurel Demkovich / May 6, 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