Culture Black Arts Legacies: Nate Long's fight to change the face of TV The late director, producer, stuntman and teacher used film and video production to lift up the voices of Seattle’s Black community. by Jas Keimig / May 9, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Milt Simons’ experimental artistic life Undersung in his time, the painter, teacher and multimedia artist wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Syvilla Fort helped put Seattle dance on the map The Seattle-born dancer/choreographer worked with artists from Merce Cunningham and John Cage to Eartha Kitt and James Dean. by Jas Keimig / June 30, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, cultural connector As a direct link to the Harlem Renaissance, this often overlooked painter inspired a generation of Seattle movers and shakers. by Jas Keimig / April 23, 2024
Culture Miracle: A mainstream newspaper sheds the pretense of detachment A recent installment of "A Prayer for Gloria" and <i>Seattle Times</i> columnist Jerry Brewer (inset). by William Echols / July 12, 2007
Culture For some, Seattle is evergreen; others say the Emerald City has lost its shine Update: Jonathan Raban's recent essay on Crosscut has sparked a big debate: What was Seattle, what has it become, and how did that happen? by William Echols / July 11, 2007
Politics In search of passenger-only ferry service that pencils out The passenger steamer <i>Daily</i>, launched in 1912, served on the Seattle-Tacoma route. by William Echols / July 4, 2007
Politics The 2008 campaign for governor is begun Chris Gregoire hasn't officially announced a re-election bid, and possible GOP opponent Dino Rossi hasn't agreed to a rematch, but the fundraising and rhetoric are under way. by Austin Jenkins / June 14, 2007
Politics Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012 Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by Austin Jenkins / May 20, 2007
Politics Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006 A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races. by Austin Jenkins / May 7, 2007