Articles

Seattle Weekender: Japantown, Tieton, and Matisse

Thu, Aug 9, 4:05 p.m.

By William Nachtrieb

Crosscut's guide to a culturally enriching weekend.

What Mars means to Earth

Thu, Aug 9, midnight

By Mark Anderson

NASA's Curiosity rover isn't just another robot we sent into space; it's a game-changer for science.

Naysayers miss point on college-for-all idea

Thu, Aug 9, midnight

By Eleni Papadakis

Not every student connects with the system initially but everyone still needs advanced education.

Arena politics: getting toxic fast

Wed, Aug 8, 4:15 p.m.

By David Brewster

The Port escalates the battle with a new round of studies, as opponents look for a way to have "a blameless kill."

State vote sets up some real fall squeakers

Wed, Aug 8, 11:22 a.m.

By John Stang

We round up the surprises, big-name losses, and spin as the candidates emerge from the primary. Lots of interest in control of the Senate.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle gets a ferry

Wed, Aug 8, midnight

By Knute Berger

Washington is looking for names for two new ferries. Why not take the chance to honor a writer and a ferry rider who brought the Northwest fantasy and foibles to millions: Betty MacDonald.

Seattle Opera's enthralling 'Turandot'

Wed, Aug 8, midnight

By Thomas May

Puccini's last opera contains some of his finest music, plus a daunting maze of puzzles and challenges. This production is up to the test.

1st District: DelBene and Koster will fight to the finish

Tue, Aug 7, 10:28 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

The state's Democrats choose a moderate to run against a Republican, who is known as a conservative but who has refused to take a no-tax-increase pledge.