Culture Female playwrights take center stage in Seattle Local productions include “Familiar” by Danai Gurira and Martyna Majok’s “Ironbound.” by Misha Berson / April 12, 2018
Culture ‘Merchant of Venice’: A bigoted play? Or a play about bigots? With anti-Semitsm on the rise, Seattle Shakespeare Company leans into a controversial classic with 'Merchant of Venice.' by Misha Berson / April 6, 2018
Culture Why we can't get enough of Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë Plays, musicals and merchandise demonstrate the lasting popularity of Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice. by Misha Berson / December 4, 2018 / Updated Dec. 4 at 9:41 a.m.
Culture Cover story: a play explores the complicated decisions behind wearing a veil The PNW premiere of Veils looks at the decision two women face on whether or not to wear a hijab. by Misha Berson / November 27, 2018
Politics WA House Democrats look to tax ‘extraordinary profits’ to pay for education, mental health A new $52.6 billion budget proposal would rely on about $1.4 billion in new taxes over the next two years. by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee's about-face on Boeing's big tax break As governor, Inslee pushed hard for Boeing to get a $8.7B tax deal. Now, as he runs for president, he compares the experience to being “mugged.” by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data privacy model. But advocates say Washington's bill appears weaker. by Melissa Santos / March 21, 2019
Politics What would a clean fuel standard mean for WA gas prices? The math has been a little fuzzy, but what happened when Oregon and California adopted a new low-carbon fuel standard can offer a few clues. by Melissa Santos / March 19, 2019
Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics Craft distillers say they can’t survive without Olympia’s help To reach customers, makers of Washington spirits say they need more tasting rooms and fewer serving limits. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2019