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
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
Culture SIFF documentaries: an antidote for sound-bite reporting A protester in "If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front." by Pamela Biery / May 25, 2011
Culture Feel overwhelmed by SIFF? Here's a film-fest survival guide Actor Ewan McGregor, who will be honored at a special SIFF tribute Sunday (May 22), stars in "Perfect Sense," released this year. by Pamela Biery / May 18, 2011
Environment 'The best of American literature, only more so' A new anthology of California writers' work gives readers a rich tour of California culture, landscape, and heritage. by Pamela Biery / August 31, 2011
Culture Where have all the hippies gone? Eastern Washington Poster for "Back to the Garden" by Pamela Biery / August 15, 2011
Politics The Earth Liberation Front as Greek tragedy Daniel McGowan began a seven-year federal prison term in 2007, relating to two actions in Oregon in 2001. “If a Tree Falls” takes an in-depth look at the story. by Pamela Biery / July 20, 2011
Environment Appalachia's 'Last Mountain' illuminates Bellingham's coal battle An aerial view of mountaintop removal and reclamation landscapes. by Pamela Biery / July 12, 2011
'Longing for the Light' provides a poetic start to summer Heather McHugh by Pamela Biery / June 24, 2011
'Miss Representation' confronts stereotypes with powerful women and soft-core porn The "Miss Representation" poster. by Pamela Biery / November 16, 2011