Culture The elusive search for Seattle’s early Black history Researching the life of a musician born in 1888 led to dead ends, deep appreciation for keepers of the past and questions about whose history is told. by Jas Keimig / February 26, 2025 / Updated on March 25
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Al Smith captured Black life in Seattle Active from the late 1930s until his death in 2008, the photographer created a vital archive grounded in his keen eye for moments of joy and connection. by Jas Keimig / February 11, 2025
Indigenous Affairs Native nations lead salmon restoration efforts in Columbia Basin The number of returning adult salmon and steelhead has doubled since the 1990s, but is still only halfway to the NWPCC’s goal of 5 million. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / February 10, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A 98-year-old sculptor whose art swings with jazz at SAM Plus, an homage to IKEA (Swedish meatballs included), and Elphaba, Glinda and Mary Poppins take local stages. by Jas Keimig / November 21, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Dark fairytale films and more at National Nordic Museum Plus, outdoor art, dance and music to soak up the last days of Seattle summer. by Jas Keimig / August 22, 2024
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Actor/director Shermona Mitchell takes risks As her influence grows, this Seattle theatermaker is seizing her role as a change agent. by Jas Keimig / June 28, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Cowlitz Tribe youth help lead this year’s First Salmon Ceremony “It’s what we do to thank the salmon for what they give,” said Lydia Hodges, 15, part of the new generation carrying on the sacred ritual. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / June 24, 2024
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Poet Luther Hughes on nature and nurture Bridging the personal and the pastoral, this South Seattle native illuminates the hidden connections between ourselves and our environment. by Jas Keimig / June 21, 2024
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Debora Moore sculpts lifelike botanicals A pioneer of glass techniques, this renowned creator is one of the few Black female artists in her medium. by Jas Keimig / June 14, 2024
Inside Cascade PBS Meet the team behind the visual artistry of Black Arts Legacies Our photographer and videographer — creatives in their own right — offer a glimpse into the making of Season 3. by Jas Keimig / June 11, 2024