Culture Black Arts Legacies: Henry Jackson-Spieker defines space This multimedia artist translates the experience of being Black by compelling viewers to navigate intricate installations of glass, metal and wood. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2025
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Kisha Vaughan champions hip-hop dance Daring to take an unconventional path to the stage, this dancer and choreographer is making moves to create opportunities for others. by Jas Keimig / May 30, 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: Seattle playwright blends Black history, money and laundry Plus, local photography shows that make you think, and festivals and markets to spark the soul. by Jas Keimig / April 24, 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
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
Investigations WA keeps details of severe workplace injuries, deaths from public Transparency or privacy? L&I says the law protects witnesses, while advocates contend it prevents scrutiny of serious incidents and investigations. by Lizz Giordano / March 19, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A massive Ai Weiwei retrospective lands at Seattle Art Museum Plus, a laser show from the top of the Space Needle is among the new artworks premiering this weekend. by Jas Keimig / March 13, 2025
Culture The elusive search for Seattle’s early Black history Researching the life of a musician born in 1888 led to dead ends, deep appreciation for keepers of the past and questions about whose history is told. by Jas Keimig / February 26, 2025 / Updated on March 25
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Al Smith captured Black life in Seattle Active from the late 1930s until his death in 2008, the photographer created a vital archive grounded in his keen eye for moments of joy and connection. by Jas Keimig / February 11, 2025