Culture Pacific Northwest Ballet goes locals-only A new mixed bill features three world premiere dances by Seattle choreographers. by Sandra Kurtz / November 5, 2019
Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Culture $275K grant in hand, Seattle's genius choreographer reflects on 40 years of dance Donald Byrd is named a 2019 Doris Duke Artist. We sit down and talk about his artistic future. by Sandra Kurtz / July 9, 2019
Culture A Cuban ballet star hangs up his dance shoes From Cuba to Seattle and now a new chapter for PNB's Karel Cruz: retirement. by Sandra Kurtz / June 8, 2018
Politics New Washington Poll: The winners, the losers and a few close calls by Joni Balter / October 27, 2016
Opinion Amid election nastiness, a rare moment of civility Sen. Patty Murray, left, and her Republican challenger Chris Vance. by Joni Balter / October 24, 2016