Politics A surprisingly artful memoir of drug addiction and resilience In 'American Junkie,' Seattle's Tom Hansen tells of his descent into heroin addiction and his climb back from near-death, which meant relearning to walk. by Jeffrey Long / June 9, 2010
Culture A dance to the future An inspired evening of imaginary dances, starring such people as George Bush, Greg Nickels, and Hank Paulson. by Spider Kedelsky / December 6, 2008
Politics Washington Hall moves toward landmark status The historic old theater may find a future use for arts groups, though money would still have to be raised to purchase and renovate it. by Spider Kedelsky / November 21, 2008
Culture Staging, and selling, ethnic dance and music: a Cuban success story Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 6, 2011
Politics Crosscut Tout: Cuban rumba with deep cultural roots and a cross-generational style Los Munequitos de Matanzas by Spider Kedelsky / April 2, 2011
Culture Remembering Mitch Miller and a grade-school singalong Looking back on a long-ago school visit by a kind and generous music legend. by Spider Kedelsky / August 5, 2010
Politics Addressing the rent crisis for Capitol Hill arts Seattle City Council member Nick Licata. by Spider Kedelsky / April 4, 2008
Culture When high rents squeeze arts spaces, it's time to get creative The Odd Fellows Hall on Capitol Hill in Seattle. (University of Washington) by Spider Kedelsky / February 3, 2008
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012