Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Backstage with Garth Hudson's Eccentricities Garth Hudson of The Band performs in 1971 by Charles Bermant / September 29, 2011
Culture A feel-good documentary that's made for cynics Director Tom Shadyac at the 2010 Port Townsend Film Festival, which screened 'I Am.' by Charles Bermant / March 16, 2011
Politics The Pol: Ed Murray State senator, gay rights advocate, Alki homey, hiker . . . by wendy-wahman / June 2, 2013
Politics The Activist: Kate Martin Landscape architect, skate park designer, neighborhood champion, Jersey girl . . . by wendy-wahman / May 27, 2013
Politics The linebacker: Bruce Harrell High school valedictorian, college football standout and UW-educated lawyer who built a career in his hometown, where a mayor told him at age 12 he should consider public office. by wendy-wahman / May 19, 2013
Politics The neighborhood guy: Peter Steinbrueck The urban planner and mayoral candidate in pictures. by wendy-wahman / May 12, 2013
Politics The Detective: Tim Burgess Lincoln High grad, former journalist and Seattle police officer whose first date with his wife was at a murder scene. by wendy-wahman / May 5, 2013