Culture Seattle’s Black dance history gets the spotlight in a new show Drawing upon archival photos and old films, Black Collectivity presents an original performance rooted in little-known legacies. by Marcie Sillman / April 5, 2023
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 Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new guard brings diversity center stage Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC. by Marcie Sillman / September 13, 2023
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
Environment Pacific Northwest forests fit trifecta for curbing climate change — if we stop logging them Study shows trees along the coast and in the Cascade and Olympic mountains have the most potential to sequester carbon. by Cassandra Profita Oregon Public Broadcasting / January 1, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Mar. 5 - 11 A concert of ‘American Rage,’ a tribute to the 'architect of Northwest sound,' Georgia O’Keeffe on view and more cultural events. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Misha Berson / March 5, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 27 - Mar. 4 The all-ages charm of Children’s Film Festival Seattle, a fresh theatrical take on ‘1984,’ a Silent Reading Party for outgoing bookworms and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 27, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 20 - 26 Immigrant stories on stage, a festival of dance solos, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival and more cultural must-sees. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 20, 2020
Environment ‘Rife with flawed science’: OR and WA fight Trump’s emissions rollback The states join 26 others to argue the president's plan increases public health risks and violates the federal Clean Air Act. by Cassandra Profita Oregon Public Broadcasting / June 4, 2020
Culture For ‘Tristan and Isolde,’ Seattle Opera brings back a star soprano Longtime local favorite Mary Elizabeth Williams sheds light on why ‘unhinged’ characters are so compelling. by Gavin Borchert / October 21, 2022