Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Inside Crosscut Meet the Seattle storytellers spotlighting local Black artists Black Arts Legacies celebrates Northwest creatives through writing, photography and film. Learn how this year’s team is bringing the project to life. by Nimra Ahmad / May 3, 2023
Culture This National Poetry Month, meet 3 young PNW writers Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’ by Nimra Ahmad / April 6, 2023
Culture Six Seattle programs for young performing artists Being an aspiring artist in a tech town isn’t easy. But Seattle Opera, The 5th Avenue Theatre and other local stages are setting teens up for success. by Nimra Ahmad / March 17, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the hot seat at WA school district District committee criticizes the book's language and says the way it handles race issues is problematic. by Venice Buhain / January 24, 2022 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 25
News How will Seattle Public Schools pay for the new teacher contract? The district faces a shortfall that nears $200M over three years if it doesn't find a new source of money. by Venice Buhain / September 29, 2022
News WA schools ask for more time to spend $2.6B in COVID relief Programs to address students’ social-emotional needs rely on continued access to the funds, superintendents say. by Brandon Block & Venice Buhain / September 27, 2022
News WA students can now take excused mental health days With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days. by Venice Buhain / September 16, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023