Politics Grocery workers accuse QFC of closing stores as union retaliation The company blames increased labor costs from Seattle’s hazard pay ordinance for forcing the closure of two stores. by Peter Johnson / April 12, 2021
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
Culture U-District bar closes doors and salutes the future: microhousing Photos shared on Knarr Shipwreck Lounge's Facebook page during the day after the bar closed. by Peter Johnson / March 19, 2017
Culture Seattle music clubs say reopening is still months away Vaccination rates are rising and some restrictions have been eased in Phase 3, but club operators say they’re not ready to rock again just yet. by Peter Johnson / May 26, 2021
Culture Ash Wednesday: It's a counter-cultural thing On Ash Wednesday, many people wear the ashes all day long. (Click to enlarge: yes, it's a Starbucks mug.) by Anthony B. Robinson / February 20, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Sorting through the exploding options for viewing TV, film, everything Roger Ebert, center, at the 2010 Hawaii International Film Festival with his wife, Chaz Hammel-Smith (left) and actress Nancy Kwan. by Skip Ferderber / February 17, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Tech rumors, tech memories Microsoft's Windows Phone is winning fans. This is a Samsung model using the Microsoft operating system. by Skip Ferderber / February 9, 2012
Politics When there's no cost to them, Olympia's liberals stand strong Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Anthony B. Robinson / February 6, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Need another reason to buy a Kindle Fire? The Samsung Galaxy Note is slated for release Feb. 19 through AT&T. by Skip Ferderber / February 3, 2012
Culture 'Bible' playwright's goal: Less afraid, more joyous Rev. Bill Cain, S.J., wrote "How to Write a New Book for the Bible." He has twice won the American Theater Critics’ Association/Steinberg Award for the best original play in regional theater. by Anthony B. Robinson / January 30, 2012