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 This Seattle mission is 'elevating the dignity' of the world's seafarers, one ship at a time A cooperative effort among Catholics, Episcopalians and Evangelical Lutherans, Seattle's Seafarers Mission is an attempt to make a hazardous, often lonely life a little more comfortable. by Lilly Fowler / September 18, 2019
Culture Best of 2018: In Yakima Valley, America’s best tamales and a family tale Union Gap’s Los Hernández Tamales scored a prestigious James Beard Award. by Lilly Fowler / January 2, 2019
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.
Culture Seattle Jewish community looks ahead in first post-Pittsburgh Shabbat service At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, rabbi talks faith and politics. by Lilly Fowler / November 4, 2018
Culture In Seattle, an 'unprecedented' moment for Latino theater A whole host of Latinx productions helmed by Latinx actors, take the stage. by Lilly Fowler / September 28, 2018
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
Culture As Seattle grows, a storied Black church searches for its place Rev. James Stallings, Mount Zion’s interim pastor, attempts to steer the Central District church in a new direction. by Lilly Fowler / June 6, 2018