Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
Culture Mellow summer music, with extra spice from Charles Ives Pianist Jeremy Denk and violinist Scott St. John. by Tom Luce / July 8, 2007
Politics The rhapsodic side of Bach's Preludes and Fugues Pianist Craig Sheppard delivers yet another set of Bach masterpieces. by Tom Luce / May 2, 2007
Culture Paris, the joy of an organist's desire Olivier Latry at the organ of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. by Tom Luce / February 7, 2008
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
The Met opera, live at a mall movie theater near you The Met's experiment in highly produced telecasts to local film screens proves surprisingly successful, especially at the bargain prices. Our reviewer reports on the first five shows, as seen in... by Tom Luce / April 1, 2007
Politics 'Free' casino apps prey on addiction, users say, and WA lawmakers are considering a crackdown Several ongoing lawsuits allege that mobile casino games, as well as games that let players buy ‘loot boxes,’ amount to illegal online gambling. by Melissa Santos / February 7, 2020
Politics Iowa caucus chaos has Washington Democrats feeling 'brilliant' for switching to a primary For the first time this year, the state's Democrats won't use neighborhood caucus meetings to help choose a presidential nominee. by Melissa Santos / February 4, 2020 / Updated 1:08 p.m., Feb. 5, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm
Politics 'It's a fairness thing': Testing positive for pot wouldn't disqualify you from most WA jobs under new bill Weed use has been legal in Washington state since 2012, but so has refusing to hire adults who lawfully consume the drug. by Melissa Santos / January 29, 2020