Politics A surprisingly artful memoir of drug addiction and resilience In 'American Junkie,' Seattle's Tom Hansen tells of his descent into heroin addiction and his climb back from near-death, which meant relearning to walk. by Jeffrey Long / June 9, 2010
Historic Northwest book collection up for auction A view of Mount Rainier included in George Vancouver's account of exploration. by Jeffrey Long / January 18, 2011
Morris Graves centennial: the show, the séance A self-portrait by Morris Graves by Jeffrey Long / August 25, 2010
Diabetes decision reflects state drive to make appropriate health-care choices A state program takes a look at whether technologies are actually making a difference. Sometimes, that leads to criticism. by Erik Neumann / April 20, 2011
Environment Tidal power: another blessing from Puget Sound? UW researchers deploy the Sea Spider in Admiralty Inlet. by Erik Neumann / March 30, 2011
Tech Bike to work: How to survive Seattle's hills The annual Seattle Bike Expo, one of Cascade Bicycle Club's largest events by Bill Thorness / May 19, 2010
Culture Latinas become a factor in Seattle politics Seattle City Council candidate Venus Velázquez (top) and Seattle School Board candidate Maria Ramirez. by William Echols / September 27, 2007
Culture Thousands trade four wheels for two during Bike to Work Month Commuters on the Sammamish Bike Trail. (Bill Thorness) by Bill Thorness / May 1, 2008
Culture Feeding the food gardening trend A display at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show by Bill Thorness / February 2, 2010
Culture An odd-duck singing style with one foot in the grave The Sacred Harp songbook includes notes in four shapes, not typical ovals by Erik Neumann / January 26, 2010