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 Paris fashion tops Seattle's, but the reason might surprise you Comfort and style combined: Fashion for Parisian women is surprisingly sensible. by Valerie Easton / November 16, 2010
Book City: Seattle Times' book editor is a Jared Diamond nut Mary Ann Gwinn by Valerie Easton / January 9, 2013
Tech Book City: A chat with Amazon's Kindle and books editorial director The Kindle family. by Valerie Easton / January 2, 2013
Book City: Former PNB Artistic Director on working with Maurice Sendak Former PNB Artistic Director Francia Russell by Valerie Easton / December 19, 2012
Book City: Dan Brown is formulaic tripe Dan Hinkley, founder of Heronswood nursery. by Valerie Easton / December 12, 2012
Book City: Hedgebrook's director on the allure of fantasy worlds Amy Wheeler, director of Whidbey Island's Hedgebrook women's writing retreat center. by Valerie Easton / November 28, 2012