News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
Culture Bumbershoot is back — and returning to its weird roots After a three-year hiatus, Seattle’s music and arts festival is reborn with extreme pogo sticking, performance rituals, a cat circus and an emphasis on local bands. by Charles R. Cross / August 31, 2023
Opinion The perils of prediction: Lessons from the Crosscut/Elway Poll For one thing, we need to be clearer with readers about what poll results mean. And don't mean. by Mark Baumgarten / November 21, 2018
Culture Kurt Cobain still belongs to Seattle — 25 years later How the city is forever connected to Nirvana's frontman's legacy. by Charles R. Cross / April 5, 2019
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Culture What Pearl Jam is doing for Seattle The hometown band urges fans to help our homeless neighbors. by Charles R. Cross / August 9, 2018
Opinion As goes the Showbox, so goes Seattle Love this city? Then you should care about the future of this music venue. by Charles R. Cross / July 26, 2018
Politics In first debate for US Senate, Hutchison jabs, Cantwell parries The Democratic incumbent emerged largely unscathed. So did President Trump. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2018
Culture A casual fan’s guide to the Mariners’ playoff run Seattle has advanced to take on the Houston Astros in the ALDS. If you're a baseball rookie, here's all you need to know. by Mark Baumgarten / October 7, 2022 / Updated Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
Culture Jimi Hendrix at 80: Reimagining the guitarist’s Seattle legacy In two new plays, the rock-’n’-roll icon is celebrated as a creative inspiration for Black youth. by Charles R. Cross / November 2, 2022