News In WA, a ‘black box’ of practices hides civil forfeiture from oversight The state ranks near worst in the nation for constraints on civil asset forfeiture. by Eric Scigliano / July 14, 2021
News The strange, failed fight to rein in civil forfeiture in Washington Washington police sell or use millions of dollars’ worth of seized property each year. Legislators haven’t managed to change the rules. by Eric Scigliano / July 13, 2021
News WA civil forfeiture law turns minor drug offenses into major losses Even as Washington winds down its drug war, police still seize homes and cash from low-level suspects. by Eric Scigliano / July 12, 2021
Culture Playwright Justin Huertas talks myths, music and octopus wrestling In a new play, the Seattle polymath looks at the many arms of love. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / June 19, 2019
Culture The Star Lite swap meet flickers out in Lakewood Latinx vendors and customers wonder if the flea market will get a second life. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / May 31, 2019
Culture Cumbia takes Seattle for a spin — but will it catch on? Local DJs say the Colombian-born dance genre has untapped potential by Agueda Pacheco Flores / May 24, 2019
Culture Cowabunga! Tacoma Art Museum brings the Simpsons home TAM will be the first museum to feature a whole exhibit only featuring hand drawn cels from The Simpsons. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / July 19, 2019
Culture Columbia City's new single-screen cinema flies in the face of Netflix The Beacon will screen everything from art house films to second-run releases. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / June 27, 2019
Culture Income inequity in the arts is a national problem. How does Seattle stack up? A viral spreadsheet revealing salaries of arts workers from across the nation is making a splash. We scoured the list to see how pay in Seattle's art scene compares with the rest of the country. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / June 24, 2019
Culture Swipeless in Seattle? 'The microbrewery of dating apps' aims to fix your love life But can apps that promote community and dogs really thaw the Seattle Freeze? by Agueda Pacheco Flores / August 14, 2019