News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
Tech Seeing books as commodities, with hand-scanners as evidence The Friends of the Library book sale: good gathering place for all ages. by Don Fels / October 2, 2010
Culture Bumbershoot is back — and returning to its weird roots After a three-year hiatus, Seattle’s music and arts festival is reborn with extreme pogo sticking, performance rituals, a cat circus and an emphasis on local bands. by Charles R. Cross / August 31, 2023
Politics In historic first, an American Indian will lead Seattle Public Schools Denise Juneau was unanimously selected and will be the first American Indian superintendent in the city’s history. by Mark Trahant Indian Country Today / April 5, 2018
Culture Alden Mason's NW landscapes: a radiant and quirky beauty 'Billy,' 1986. Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 51 in. (154.9 x 129.5 cm), Gift of The Persis Corporation by Don Fels / June 30, 2011
Culture New Orleans is from Venus, Seattle is from.... And the party continues. by Don Fels / December 27, 2011
Culture Cruise ships: In Seattle or Italy, they are meant to be impressive The Costa Concordia after it hit a rock by Don Fels / January 18, 2012
Politics Why Seattle needs a new urban environmentalism The Joule on Capitol Hill: How not to build a city. by Don Fels / May 10, 2012