Civics and Culture

The Merits Of Upgrading Seattle Center Coliseum

The City of Seattle hosted a media tour of KeyArena on Wednesday. The City hoped to get attention for the request for proposals it's issued to...

Red May: Dedicating A Month To Radical Left Thinking

Philip Wohlstetter has been stirring the pot in Seattle for quite some time. In the 1980s Wohlstetter helped launch Invisible Seattle, an artist-led effort to redefine...

The 12th Man Lives On

I don't really care for football. In fact, I take issue with its non-profit status and insistence on public financing for private stadiums. But...

Ride the Bus and Streetcar for Free on New Year’s Eve

Transit agencies are gearing up to provide extended service on New Year's Eve. This year, King County Metro, Sound Transit, Seattle Streetcar, and the...

What Works For Me, In & Around the Mighty Amazon Jungle

Would he mind if I said he looked like an older James Taylor? I don't think so. I think it's a fine look. The...
A rendering of a "L" shaped seven story apartment building. Three quarters of the exterior of the building is dark grey, while one quarter is white. The windows are surrounded by frames in many different vibrant colors.

Pride Place Senior Housing Breaks Ground in Capitol Hill

The building will provide affordable LGBTQ+ affirming housing, health services, and community support to seniors. Today GenPride and Community Roots Housing break ground on...

SDOT Opens ‘Stay Healthy Streets’ to Pedestrians and Cyclists

Seattle is joining the list of cities using open streets to help weather the coronavirus pandemic by helping people walking, rolling, and biking safely...
A photo of King County ballot drop box on a sunny day.

Crisis Care Levies and School Bonds the Subjects of April Special Election

April 25 Ballot to Decide Operations and Construction Measures around Puget Sound. Ballots have reached voters for the upcoming April special election, with the off-season,...