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
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
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
Culture Prestigious Newbery Award for children’s books goes to Issaquah author Sci-fi novel ‘The Last Cuentista’ warns of the dangers of erasing our past. by Margo Vansynghel / February 1, 2022
Culture Tacoma and Bellevue speedskaters head to Beijing Winter Olympics The athletes discuss the challenges of short track skating, keeping up their mental health and avoiding COVID-19. by Margo Vansynghel / January 26, 2022
Culture Pickleball community rallies to make the game WA’s state sport The Bainbridge invention is skyrocketing in popularity, and even seeking Olympic status. by Margo Vansynghel / January 20, 2022 / Updated at 5:31 on March 28, 2022
Culture Colleen Echohawk joins Snoqualmie Tribe’s Eighth Generation as CEO The former mayoral candidate hopes to make the Indigenous art and lifestyle business into a global brand. by Margo Vansynghel / January 13, 2022
Culture The magic behind Moth & Myth, a Seattle paper butterfly business The company makes swarms of realistic winged insects for customers across the world. by Margo Vansynghel / January 3, 2022
Culture Year in review: 10 Seattle artworks that exemplify 2021 From NFTs to street art, here’s how artists conveyed last year’s social trends and hot topics. by Margo Vansynghel / December 21, 2021