Culture Made There: The origins of the Northwest’s iconic Chukar Cherries Pam Montgomery took a chance on a Prosser orchard 35 years ago — and pioneered sweet success in the form of a fruity chocolate drop. by Sarah Hall / August 11, 2023
Culture Made There: Yakama artist Bessie Bill weaves traditional wa’paas Used for root gathering, the handcrafted bags are a way for Bill to connect to her heritage and her ceremonial name “One Who Makes Good Baskets.” by Sarah Hall / August 4, 2023
Culture Made There: Wood-wick candles crafted with care in Yakima Chantel Ramirez of Wild Wickzology uses repurposed containers, most notably Mexican dough bowls, to ignite her artisan creations. by Sarah Hall / July 28, 2023
Culture Made There: In the Yakima Valley, Bale Breaker brews hoppyness A multigenerational hop-farming family in Moxee pays it forward to their industry and the Valley’s beer-loving bunch. by Sarah Hall / July 21, 2023
Culture Made There: A Yakama Nation artist combines tradition and tech Lorelei Kruger’s custom jewelry shop Lucky Arrow Creations revitalizes her Indigenous heritage with digitally designed art. by Sarah Hall / July 14, 2023
Culture Made There: Ancient Grains Kitchen bakes up tasty gluten-free treats Cynthia Holmes finds magic in the unexpected. by Sarah Hall / July 29, 2022
Culture Made There: Silver City Brewery builds community through craft beer Over more than two decades, the Bremerton brewhouse has perfected the blend of flavor, creativity and kindness. by Sarah Hall / July 22, 2022
Culture Made There: Spiva Cooking inspires home chefs with spice blends Bremerton chef Sam Spiva reimagined his culinary career after the pandemic kept him out of restaurant kitchens. by Sarah Hall / July 15, 2022
Culture Made There: Bremerton's FROG Soap stirs up good, clean fun Reclaimed oil becomes eco-friendly soap. by Sarah Hall / July 8, 2022
Equity Can the Ethiopian community hang on in Seattle? Habtamu Abdi, civilian liaison between the Seattle Police Department and the East African community at the Ethiopian Community Center in Rainier Valley. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Chetanya Robinson / August 16, 2017