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 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
Environment Despite Biden's promises, logging poses major threat to PNW forests The president celebrated Earth Day in Seattle's Seward Park by pledging to protect old growth trees. But his measures aren't enough. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / September 2, 2022
Environment What the Nooksack River's climate tailspin means for people and fish Ransacked by two disasters last year, Whatcom County has partnered with tribes and farmers with a plan to restore the watershed ecosystem. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / August 17, 2022
News Nine months later, Whatcom County flood survivors await FEMA aid The federal agency is failing to meet community needs in the wake of major disasters. Climate change isn't helping. by Rochelle Gluzman InvestigateWest / August 16, 2022
News A murder in Island County A gruesome killing on rural Camano Island has locals worried their idyllic island life is slipping away. The killer is still on the loose. by Rick Anderson / September 17, 2018
News The Kirkland con man who just couldn’t stop Sung Hong stole $20M from dozens of churchgoers. A letter from his mother gives some insight into why. by Rick Anderson / November 15, 2018
Opinion More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city. by Paul Constant / July 16, 2019
Politics The JFK assassination files lead back to Seattle United States President John F. Kennedy speaks at the American University commencement in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 1963. Credit: Arnie Sachs / MediaPunch/IPX by Rick Anderson / November 19, 2017