Culture Why Black Coffee NW has a 17-year-old president Shop owner Darnesha Weary intentionally gave her daughter a title of power to make her a stakeholder and a voice for youth and diversity in the coffee industry. by Sarah Hoffman / September 6, 2021
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
Culture Best of 2015: Seattle Interagency Academy rocked by 6 student deaths in 6 months (podcast) by Katy Sewall / December 21, 2015
Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Culture An eviction in Ballard “I would never sell this place,” my landlord assured me last summer. “Even though I get calls from developers every week.” by Katy Sewall / January 19, 2016
Culture Christmas for Muslims: A family shares their annual celebration of Eid al-Fitr Amina Al-Sadi and her family. by Katy Sewall / July 7, 2015
Culture Growing up Muslim in the Northwest Amina Al-Sadi (left) with her sisters Aliya (middle) and Batoul (right) at Aliya's high school graduation. by Katy Sewall / June 30, 2015
Culture Tony Angell’s “House of Owls” Author, artist, owl whisperer Tony Angell. by Katy Sewall / May 28, 2015
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