Culture A $4M makeover awakens Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ With costumes by Wicked designer Paul Tazewell and sets by artist Preston Singletary, PNB hopes to breathe new life into the 19th-century classic. by Marcie Sillman / January 27, 2025
Environment Wildlife advocates skeptical of WA wolf count As the state considers removing the species’ endangered status, some argue that the Colville Tribe’s recent population estimate is implausibly high. by Alex Brown & Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 16, 2024
Culture Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new guard brings diversity center stage Seattle’s largest dance company is at a turning point with a fall roster that’s younger and 50 percent BIPOC. by Marcie Sillman / September 13, 2023
Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Culture A “Venn diagram” of genres keeps this Seattle dance fest afloat With an emphasis on local contemporary dance, organizers hope to attract new audiences amid a challenging arts climate. by Marcie Sillman / June 12, 2023
Culture Seattle’s Black dance history gets the spotlight in a new show Drawing upon archival photos and old films, Black Collectivity presents an original performance rooted in little-known legacies. by Marcie Sillman / April 5, 2023
News Where the PNW — and the rest of the U.S. — stands on crypto mining Some state lawmakers see the bitcoin industry’s growth as a good thing. Others, not so much. by Alex Brown Stateline / March 30, 2023
Culture Seattle’s Dance Church is taking its movement gospel to the masses Could the local exercise craze be the next Zumba? With $4.7 million in venture capital, leaders must balance an artist-led mission with national expansion. by Marcie Sillman / March 15, 2023
Environment Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts Reforestation starts with sufficient seed supply. The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to restock it. by Alex Brown Stateline / February 27, 2023
Culture UW dance pivots toward a more accessible, diverse curriculum The department is deprioritizing Eurocentric dance forms and opening courses to a wider array of students — no experience necessary. by Marcie Sillman / January 20, 2023