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
Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
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 Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
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
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Politics Seattle’s new tiny house village for the homeless — women only Whittier Heights Village will be the city’s eighth tiny house community, but the first that’s for only one gender. by Kristen M. Clark / May 11, 2018
Politics Seattle U prof: City can’t solve homelessness without courage Students’ new research highlights ideas, best practices to address crisis. by Kristen M. Clark / May 7, 2018