Opinion What it’s like teaching hip-hop in a private school vs. a prison Daude Abe taught his History of Hip-Hop class at the same time in two very different environments. by Daudi Abe / March 21, 2018
Culture From Garfield High to Kiss the Sky: Jimi Hendrix's local roots New NAAM exhibit, Bold As Love: Jimi Hendrix at Home, tells the story of the legendary Seattle musician. by Daudi Abe / November 30, 2018
Politics Back to school shouldn't mean back to principal's office A mock jail is set up by Rainier Beach High School students to protest the proposed building of the King County Youth and Family Justice Center. File photo from 2016. by Daudi Abe / September 10, 2017
Culture Is there any real science behind the urban float craze? A sensory deprivation pod at Fremont's Urban Float. Photo: Urban Float by Jane C. Hu / February 12, 2015
Environment A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change WA’s first climate assembly sends nearly 150 recommendations to lawmakers by Mandy Godwin / April 16, 2021
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
Inside Crosscut Following Seattle's Green New Deal out of quarantine How Crosscut was reminded the pandemic isn't the only crisis Seattle's trying to beat. by Mandy Godwin / July 21, 2020
Environment City council fuels Seattle's Green New Deal with JumpStart tax Sidelined by COVID-19, Seattle's climate goals are back on the table, thanks to community and city council support. by Mandy Godwin / July 15, 2020 / Updated at 4:22 p.m., July 15, 2020
Environment How the Duwamish River defined Seattle — and could again In a new history, author BJ Cummings explains how Seattle was built on the waterway at the expense of nearby communities and the river itself. by Mandy Godwin / June 30, 2020 / Updated at 12:39 p.m. on June 30, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020