Culture ArtSEA: Seattle galleries kick off 2024 with bold strokes of color Plus, how grunge is making a comeback in the new year and the legendary skateboarder who rode the Kingdome. by Brangien Davis / January 11, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: In Seattle, vacant spaces become creative arts venues Local arts organizations have repurposed former churches, homes — and even a gas station, luggage store and massive flour mill. by Brangien Davis / January 18, 2024
Investigations Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / January 24, 2024
Investigations Over a third of WA’s job safety fines are reduced after appeals One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations. by Lizz Giordano / January 5, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Kicking off Black History Month with new Seattle art Plus, a new installation at the Judkins Park light rail station and Northwest artists making national news. by Brangien Davis / February 2, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Forest bathing in tree art at Northwest galleries 10 ways to get your grove on, from the shushing sound of aspens to majestic cedars captured on canvas. by Brangien Davis / January 25, 2024
Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: A Buddhist bug crawls through Seattle Asian Art Museum Plus, Black History Month shows, Lunar New Year events, fresh plays on stage and an intergalactic film festival. by Brangien Davis / February 1, 2024
Investigations A WA bill would extend unemployment pay to workers on strike Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages. by Lizz Giordano / February 8, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Getting down to earth at art galleries around Seattle Otherworldly landscapes and an upside-down volcano. Plus, local artists take home Grammy hardware and artful ideas for Valentine’s Day. by Brangien Davis / February 8, 2024