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
Politics Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is on a quest to bring back the Blue Dogs The Democratic congresswoman’s strategy of appealing to working-class rural moderates won her Washington’s 3rd District. Will it work anywhere else? by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 20, 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
Politics WA bill aims to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike The Senate greenlit the legislation, which would provide as much as $800 per week for up to four weeks, but opponents warn of burdens on employers. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 18, 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
Politics Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees The proposed legislation would expand insurance coverage for assistive devices like running blades or waterproof legs — but not under all health plans. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 12, 2025
Politics New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 10, 2025
Politics Students press WA lawmakers for campus sexual assault policy reform Survivors and advocates helped shape Senate Bill 5355, which would improve reporting procedures, survivor resources and prevention training. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 6, 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