Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Opinion More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city. by Paul Constant / July 16, 2019
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Politics Get some backbone about the state budget, progressives! Washington State Capitol by Brendan Williams / August 11, 2011
We never treated right the Sam Francis painting that got away The Sam Francis painting dominated its lobby setting before it was removed in June. by Roger Downey / July 25, 2010
Politics This Washington has its own military-industrial complex problem Guest Opinion: It's time for our state's federally elected officials to stop pandering to military expansion interests and get serious about the real challenges we're facing. by Brendan Williams / January 6, 2013