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Culture ArtSEA: First visual arts show lifts off at Museum of Flight Plus, new artists prepare for landing at Sea-Tac airport and Georgetown brings a carnival to town. by Brangien Davis / June 8
Up next Politics Who will pay to fix Spokane Valley’s sinking City Hall? The city had to close sections of the six-year-old building after cracks appeared in the walls and floor and water started seeping in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 8 June 8, 2023
Up next Inside Crosscut Remembering two pioneers of Seattle’s Black arts community Jas Keimig writes about the elation and frustration of rediscovering the renaissance men who deserve more recognition. by Jas Keimig / June 8 June 8, 2023
Up next Tech Podcast | Making smart decisions about artificial intelligence As the new technology proliferates, the founding CEO of the Allen Institute for A.I. discusses how — or even whether — it should be controlled. by Paris Jackson / June 8 June 8, 2023
Up next Politics Jail or treatment? Seattle City Council is split on drug possession Councilmembers narrowly rejected a bill to allow the City Attorney’s Office to prosecute possession and public use. by Josh Cohen / June 7 June 7, 2023 Related Seattle community court referrals are surging. Here's why September 1 For some, community court reduces jail bookings by 87% August 26 Washington lawmakers make drug possession a gross misdemeanor May 16
Up next Culture 7 theater events to ensure a play-full Seattle summer From a Vietnamese American teenager to Henry VIII’s ex-wives, local stages are presenting an array of voices this season. by Misha Berson / June 7 June 7, 2023 Related Seattle’s Cinerama movie theater to reopen under SIFF ownership May 12 Black Arts Legacies: Valerie Curtis-Newton is changing the face of theater August 25
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24
News WA woman launches home schools for Afghan girls kept out of class Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society. by Hal Bernton / May 31
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Talks Podcast | Making smart decisions about artificial intelligence Season 5 , Episode 9 As the new technology proliferates, the founding CEO of the Allen Institute for A.I. discusses how — or even whether — it should be controlled. Where to listen: Google PlayiTunesOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Reports Podcast | Learning from the legacies of Seattle’s Black artists Season 1 , Episode 27 Writer Jas Keimig discusses their work profiling current creators and researching the lives of those who shouldn't be forgotten. Where to listen: iTunesPodbeanSpotifyRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Talks Podcast | Inside the fight for trans rights Season 5 , Episode 8 Danni Askini of the advocacy group The Gender Justice League breaks down the misconceptions and myths surrounding gender-affirming care. Where to listen: Google PlayiTunesOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherRSS
Culture ArtSEA: First visual arts show lifts off at Museum of Flight Plus, new artists prepare for landing at Sea-Tac airport and Georgetown brings a carnival to town. by Brangien Davis / June 8
Culture ArtSEA: AI experiments and ceramic sailors spell Seattle summer Plus, more far-out art, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Fest at SIFF Egyptian. by Brangien Davis / June 1
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Before Woodstock, there were the ‘Nature Men’ by Knute Berger / May 12
News SCOTUS ruling on WA strike damages not a ‘catastrophe’ for unions The case involving a Washington concrete company was being watched for the possibility it would tip the balance toward employers over workers. by Andrew Engelson / June 6, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Milt Simons’ experimental artistic life Undersung in his time, the painter, teacher and multimedia artist wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2023
Equity Podcast | Inside the fight for trans rights Danni Askini of the advocacy group The Gender Justice League breaks down the misconceptions and myths surrounding gender-affirming care. by Paris Jackson / June 6, 2023
Politics How will ‘missing middle’ zoning impact Seattle housing? A new Washington state law allows 4-6 unit buildings across the city. Here's what that might look like. by Josh Cohen / June 5, 2023
Culture Seattle poet Jane Wong shares the cost of gambling in new memoir Through one Asian-American family's experience, 'Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City' highlights the unspoken struggles of addiction. by Leland Cheuk High Country News / June 5, 2023
Politics Judge considers if Central WA redistricting breaks federal law This case is the latest in a series of state and federal lawsuits seeking to address Latino voter dilution in Central Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 2, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Preston Wadley wants you to think about art The influential teacher uses books, found objects and photography to provoke thought and shift perception. by Jas Keimig & Tifa Tomb / June 2, 2023
