Culture Seattle author depicts isolation and gentrification in new book In ‘The Freezer Door,’ Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore searches for glimmers of connection in a changed city. by Margo Vansynghel / December 9, 2020
Culture Ijeoma Oluo dissects white male America in ‘Mediocre’ So you want to talk about race? The Seattle author says recognizing the dangers of white male mediocrity is the only way to move forward. by Margo Vansynghel / November 30, 2020
Culture Three Seattle chefs on the challenges of opening a restaurant in 2020 Kristi Brown, Melissa Miranda and Preeti Agarwal are creating community around food — even when we’re all eating separately. by Margo Vansynghel / November 23, 2020
Culture Spend Thanksgiving experiencing Native art around Seattle This holiday season, look to contemporary Indigenous art for authentic Native American stories. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis / November 19, 2020
Seattle could become the next 15-minute city By making sure essential services are just a short walk or ride away, the city could recover from the pandemic and fight climate change at the same time. by Margo Vansynghel / November 17, 2020
Culture City launches real estate company to save and create Seattle art spaces The new agency plans to combat gentrification by securing venues for arts and cultural groups. by Margo Vansynghel / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Culture New Bellevue Arts Museum show brings technicolor to dark days Irreverent Seattle artist and curator Tariqa Waters thinks the art world shouldn’t take itself so seriously. by Margo Vansynghel / November 5, 2020
Culture Coronavirus sparks a radio drama revival in Seattle With live theater on hold, local venues find that an old form of storytelling is new again. by Margo Vansynghel / October 28, 2020
Culture Now streaming: New movies from the PNW Instead of Netflix, tune into the Seattle Queer Film Festival, the National Film Festival for Talented Youth and ‘Doctober.’ by Margo Vansynghel / October 15, 2020