Investigations Sound Transit settles whistleblower case over safety complaints The former employee alleged that supervisors retaliated against him for raising concerns about repair records and other safeguards. by Lizz Giordano / July 24, 2023 / Updated at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2023
Investigations With 3 recent wins, Starbucks union gains traction in Eastern WA Reduced hours and dwindling benefits spur baristas to action as a small Prosser cafe becomes the 27th in the state to vote to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / September 21, 2023
Investigations WA bridges still in poor condition, despite $630M in federal aid The state transportation agency has allocated about 13% of early funding for repairs, but more is needed to address the backlog of projects. by Lizz Giordano / December 27, 2023
Politics As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay. by Lizz Giordano / March 29, 2018
Politics I-405 toll lanes are cutting traffic times — but not by enough Public support has more than doubled since the toll lanes began operating two years ago, but that might not be enough. by Lizz Giordano / February 12, 2018
Culture More oversight or a power grab? King County eyes 4Culture The King County Council wants more authority over 4Culture, but the agency and artists aren't happy about it. by Lizz Giordano / January 30, 2018
Politics King County Council takes control of 4Culture Amid warnings of a power grab, the King County Council took more authority over the arts-funding agency. by Lizz Giordano / March 20, 2018
Culture ZinZanni puts on its best cabaret yet before pulling down the current Seattle tent The current home of Teatro Zinzanni, in a former Cadillac dealership, and Liliane Montevecchi, the Parisian star of the last show at this location. (Top: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli. Bottom: William... by Arne Zaslove / July 1, 2007
Culture 10 things to do in Seattle Dance from Kyle Abraham, an homage to Cher, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / March 28, 2019
Culture 10 things to do in Seattle A new arts space opens at King Street Station, the Center for Wooden Boats debuts a shipshape boat-building venue and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / March 21, 2019