Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Opinion More than books: The case for passing Seattle's library levy The Seattle Public Library does far more than contribute to the intellectual life of our city. by Paul Constant / July 16, 2019
Politics UW study seems to equate Black Lives Matter and … Nazis? Seattle police and Black Lives Matter activists at a 2015 demonstration. by Peggy Sturdivant / October 11, 2016
Culture Students compete with August Wilson monologues Timberline High School has three students in the August Wilson competition, Symphony Canady, Xavier Evans, and Aubrey Taylor, who happen to be the only African-American students in the Seattle finals. by Peggy Sturdivant / March 6, 2011
Politics Police ought to act aggressively on communications We need to know what they're doing wrong. Sure. But what about an effort to tell us what they're doing right, too? by Peggy Sturdivant / February 26, 2011
Culture Black history is our history Ed Diaz flanked by granddaughter Hannah Diaz and Dr. Antonio Cuyler, Purchase College of SUNY. by Peggy Sturdivant / February 9, 2011
Politics As the city grows alarmed at gang shootings, the Police cite soothing statistics Also, there's a new initiative and the SPD promises to work more closely with other departments. Please stop worrying. by Peggy Sturdivant / November 27, 2008
