Politics Locke as ambassador to China? Business leaders see a boon Commerce Secretary Gary Locke appears with President Barack Obama after his nomination as the U.S. ambassador to China. At left is Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. by Collin Tong / March 22, 2011
Local Japan-relief efforts and events A Japanese search and rescue team searches the rubble near a highrise in Wakuya, Japan by Judy Lightfoot / March 18, 2011
Are you ready for the Big One? Earthquake damage to the Cadillac Hotel, Pioneer Square, Seattle, 2001 by Judy Lightfoot / March 15, 2011
S.A.M.’s exhibit of Nick Cave 'soundsuits': a smiling, sumptuous journey Nick Cave, Guardian Bear by Judy Lightfoot / March 11, 2011
Union Gospel Mission training volunteers to help the homeless mentally ill Mike Johnson, special projects director, Seattle Union Gospel Mission by Judy Lightfoot / May 5, 2011
A budget-cutting Sophie's Choice: Youth programs hit hard Homeless child by Judy Lightfoot / May 3, 2011
Will Obama speak at a Washington high school commencement? Official photograph of President Barack Obama by Judy Lightfoot / May 3, 2011
Fending off compassion fatigue: Community events keep Seattle helping Japan Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel and disaster relief crews searching Sukuiso, Japan by Judy Lightfoot / April 29, 2011
Culture Census shows Bellevue's growing Asian, minority population The Bellevue skyline. by Collin Tong / April 20, 2011
Crosscut Tout: After Tax Day, time for poetry at Richard Hugo House Natonal Poetry Month 2011 Poster by Judy Lightfoot / April 20, 2011