Culture WA courts Hollywood with new movie studio and film tax incentive With new ways to attract movie and TV producers, will Washington’s film industry get its big break? by Margo Vansynghel / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1
Culture Artist grieves for Central District childhood home by re-creating it Seattle’s Jite Agbro channels Bryant Manor — and its impending demolition — in a new immersive exhibition in South Lake Union. by Margo Vansynghel / February 9, 2022
Culture Seattle movie about loss and gentrification debuts at SIFF The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies. by Margo Vansynghel / April 14, 2022
Politics The legacy of Idaho's Frank Church has been shredded The late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, D-Idaho. by Peter Jackson / June 22, 2007
Politics National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 27, 2023
Politics It's Presidents Day in Washington: So whom can we claim as ours? President Ulysses S. Grant. by Peter Jackson / February 17, 2008
Equity Microsoft, Yahoo, and betrayal in China Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang, left, and dissident journalist Shi Tao. by Peter Jackson / February 4, 2008
Politics Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts. by Joseph O'Sullivan / October 23, 2023
Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 29, 2023
Politics Can Washington bridge its political divide? Some want to try Already dreading the 2024 election atmosphere, a bipartisan group of community leaders and politicians are working to “disagree better.” by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 7, 2023