Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Politics The architectural pitfalls of refitting urban churches The Sanctuary in winter by Lawrence Cheek / February 2, 2012
Culture Industrial poetry at the Brightwater treatment plant Wedding setting? A lounge at the Brightwater community center. by Lawrence Cheek / September 25, 2011
Tout: Sewer plant tours! The Brightwater site includes a variety of public attractions. by Lawrence Cheek / September 22, 2011
Best of 2010: Three new buildings point up 'The Skyscraper Problem' 2201 Westlake, a LEED Gold status winner by Lawrence Cheek / December 26, 2010
Culture Little boxes, crammed together Townhouses in a Seattle neighborhood. by Peter Steinbrueck / July 10, 2008
Politics Downtown condo developers, beware of too many towers too close Seattle Post-Intelligencer architecture critic Lawrence Cheek makes some excellent observations about the new urban renaissance of residential high-rises in downtown Seattle, praising design qualities... by Peter Steinbrueck / January 30, 2008
Politics An unjustified delay in restoring the King County Courthouse The King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, ca. 1944. In the foreground is City Hall Park. (University of Washington) by Peter Steinbrueck / January 24, 2008
Equity Talking neglect with at-risk experts Eric and Casey Trupin Eric Trupin (left) and his son Casey Trupin, two of the most dedicated and effective advocates for the state's at-risk youth. by Katy Sewall / April 6, 2015
Politics Podcast: Seattle Interagency Academy rocked by 6 student deaths in 6 months By Katy Sewall by Katy Sewall / March 30, 2015