Culture Seattle’s Open Books finds new home in Pioneer Square The longtime Wallingford bookstore — one of the few poetry-only shops in the country — reopens just in time for National Poetry Month. by Margo Vansynghel / March 31, 2022
Culture WA courts Hollywood with new movie studio and film tax incentive With new ways to attract movie and TV producers, will Washington’s film industry get its big break? by Margo Vansynghel / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1
Culture Mask mandates will remain at top Seattle performance venues (for now) While statewide requirements end March 12, many Seattle theaters will keep their mask-and-vax policies at least through this spring. by Margo Vansynghel / March 11, 2022
Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Culture Lawsuits over venue relief grants help some applicants secure millions Organizations are taking the Small Business Administration to court after being denied funds from a federal relief program for arts venues. by Margo Vansynghel / March 7, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Culture The light rail is coming to Bellevue. Will a vibrant arts scene follow? An ambitious new nonprofit wants to amplify the Eastside’s cultural scene. by Margo Vansynghel / February 21, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Culture Cats become the art critics at new Seattle exhibit At Museum of Museums, kitties are welcome to test-drive the cat towers designed by local artists, architects and designers. by Margo Vansynghel / February 11, 2022
Culture Artist grieves for Central District childhood home by re-creating it Seattle’s Jite Agbro channels Bryant Manor — and its impending demolition — in a new immersive exhibition in South Lake Union. by Margo Vansynghel / February 9, 2022