Paul Thiry: pioneer of architectural modernism in Seattle Architect Paul Thiry, a proponent of modernism, designed the original Seattle Center Coliseum, now called KeyArena: This is structure as sculpture. by Lawrence Cheek / June 23, 2010
Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
Culture Nicoletta Machiavelli, bella donna di Seattle A young Nicoletta Machiavelli during her Italian film career by Ann Bauer / November 30, 2009
Island Girl: The gift that keeps on taking Yes, these are tough times, including for worthy nonprofits. But what's with the hard sell on those of us who are trying to help? by Ann Bauer / November 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Bellingham gets a new museum with a stunning centerpiece The Lightcatcher wall at the new Whatcom Museum by Lawrence Cheek / November 5, 2009
Culture Island Girl: 'This Is It,' every day An argument to see Michael Jackson's movie, and to remember that there's not always next year. by Ann Bauer / November 3, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Best of 2010: Three new buildings point up 'The Skyscraper Problem' 2201 Westlake, a LEED Gold status winner by Lawrence Cheek / December 26, 2010
Politics The tyranny of the right, architecturally speaking NBBJ's 505 Union Station building: trying a little too hard. by Lawrence Cheek / March 28, 2011