Culture Seattle’s Asian Art Museum gets a second chance at opening After a yearslong renovation, the Volunteer Park museum had been open for just 35 days before closing for COVID. Now, it’s back. by Margo Vansynghel / April 28, 2021
Culture Five PNW memoirs to read for Independent Bookstore Day 2021 From Brandi Carlile’s ascent to stardom to an aching memoir of love in times of war, add these books to your spring reading list. by Margo Vansynghel / April 23, 2021
Culture How a Seattle game of ‘telephone’ became a worldwide art event What started early in the pandemic with a secret message grew into a global project with nearly 900 pieces of art — and debuts this Saturday. by Margo Vansynghel / April 9, 2021
Culture Look, don’t touch: Seattle museums reopen at last Washington museums can now open at 25% capacity. Will that be enough to survive? by Margo Vansynghel / September 1, 2020
Culture Augmented reality app reveals Seattle protest art in surprising places Aimed at sustaining the Black Lives Matter movement, the new citywide art show is part of the Seattle Design Festival. by Margo Vansynghel / August 14, 2020
Culture A Seattle photographer takes portraits of SPD’s ‘less lethal’ weapons Collected off the streets during protests, blast balls and rubber bullets get a rare artistic and journalistic treatment. by Margo Vansynghel / August 12, 2020
Culture Seattle parks become stages for pop-up dance performances Pros at pivoting, choreographers are getting creative during coronavirus. by Margo Vansynghel / August 6, 2020
Seattle could become the next 15-minute city By making sure essential services are just a short walk or ride away, the city could recover from the pandemic and fight climate change at the same time. by Margo Vansynghel / November 17, 2020
Culture City launches real estate company to save and create Seattle art spaces The new agency plans to combat gentrification by securing venues for arts and cultural groups. by Margo Vansynghel / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.