Culture Why is jazz essential in Seattle schools? Ask Wynton Marsalis With a nationally acclaimed local jazz program at risk, the trumpet legend joins Washington Middle School graduates in protest. by Alexa Peters / April 14, 2023
Culture New Pike Place Market venue aims to rekindle Seattle’s arts scene With literary talks, live music and dinner theater, The Rabbit Box hopes to get audiences hopping back downtown. by Alexa Peters / November 4, 2022
Culture How Seattle indie bands are benefiting from big brand partnerships ‘No such thing as selling out,’ say young musicians buoyed by corporate support. by Alexa Peters / February 23, 2022
Culture Bartell Drugs wants to give Seattle’s music scene a shot in the arm One longtime employee is leading the in-store effort to ensure the live music scene he loves survives. by Alexa Peters / December 7, 2020
Culture Mosh pits in the era of social distancing How Seattle musicians are finding ways to make money amid the coronavirus. by Alexa Peters / March 16, 2020
Culture Can a Belltown community group save its neighborhood jazz club? Rise Up Belltown rallies to secure Tula's, a historic music venue. by Alexa Peters / May 1, 2019
Politics Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today. by Dick Morrill / November 9, 2014
Politics Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions. by Dick Morrill / March 27, 2014
Politics Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril. by Dick Morrill / February 2, 2014
Politics Apologize for America? Hey, it can be useful Flip Side: Maybe we want to lord it over a small country, right? Go right ahead, but let's apologize, too. by Steve Clifford / October 20, 2012