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 Portland music: one hit and one miss The Oregon Symphony at work. (Oregon Symphony) by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / February 14, 2008
Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
Politics Sam Adams will use arts as a major theme in the Portland mayor's race Portland Mayor Sam Adams by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / October 3, 2007
Tech Portland's expressive marathon The 11-day Time Based Art Festival was exhausting as usual but, event for event, not as consistently inspiring as last year's. by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / September 19, 2007
Journal: Portland's Time-Based Art Festival Clowning drag artist Taylor Mac. (Dennis Galonka) by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / September 11, 2007
10 days of bleeding-edge performance art in Portland At the Time-Based Art Festival in Portland, from top: A collaboration by Seattleites Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey; Holcombe Waller; "Gatz" by Elevator Repair Service; and Nature Theater of Oklahoma... by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / September 6, 2007
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
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023