Culture Black Arts Legacies: Cheryl L. West stages the Black experience Seattle Rep’s most-produced playwright showcases intergenerational stories with empathy and poetry. by Jasmine Mahmoud / May 16, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Takiyah Ward’s art is aimed at social change The public artist, footwear designer, television host, entrepreneur, curator and connector believes you can “speak truth to power through art.” by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 13, 2023
Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: The Negro Repertory Company’s lasting legacy Bursting with Black talent and fueled by WPA funding, this Depression-era theater troupe lit up Seattle stages with ambitious productions and huge casts. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 27, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies | Tina Bell: Forgotten forerunner of Seattle grunge A pivotal figure in Seattle’s proto-grunge scene, the Bam Bam singer has been long-overlooked. Now, rock history is being rewritten. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 1, 2022
Equity After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
Environment Four Washington teen activists explain how 2019 became the year of youth climate action In the Northwest and beyond, young people helped the climate movement go mainstream this year. Where should it go from here? by Manola Secaira / December 27, 2019
Growth New signage could make Seattle more accessible for pedestrians with disabilities The city plans to incorporate braille and information about hill slopes in the signage revamp. by Manola Secaira / December 18, 2019