News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Culture Witness to a terrorist bombing in Marrakesh The Argana Café one day after the terrorist bombing of April, 2011, its famous second floor balcony completely destroyed. Sixteen people were killed in the explosion. by Spider Kedelsky / July 5, 2011
Politics Two festivals, one big showcase for new and edgy dance Portland performance artist Holcombe Waller by Spider Kedelsky / June 15, 2011
Culture Staging, and selling, ethnic dance and music: a Cuban success story Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 6, 2011
Politics Crosscut Tout: Cuban rumba with deep cultural roots and a cross-generational style Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 2, 2011
Culture Remembering Mitch Miller and a grade-school singalong Looking back on a long-ago school visit by a kind and generous music legend. by Spider Kedelsky / August 5, 2010
Culture A dance to the future An inspired evening of imaginary dances, starring such people as George Bush, Greg Nickels, and Hank Paulson. by Spider Kedelsky / December 6, 2008
Politics Washington Hall moves toward landmark status The historic old theater may find a future use for arts groups, though money would still have to be raised to purchase and renovate it. by Spider Kedelsky / November 21, 2008
