Civics and Culture

Video: Nathan Vass Author Reading and Q&A

I love doing these things. Click here for the video—stories from the road, Tom and I on the book, and plenty of Q&A from a lively...
A redlining map of Seattle shows the Central District and Delridge indicated in red.

Sunday Video: The History of Redlining in Seattle

https://youtu.be/mBQE5rrWDfA KCTS9 has a very short video on the history of redlining in Seattle and the long-lasting impacts of the practise.
Chinatown street reflects in the window of the popup store where Nate and Ryan lean on a counter near their merch.

The New Bootleg Brand Uncovering the Best of Seattle’s Historic Iconography

Walking past Seattle’s well-adorned dumpsters, it’s easy to spot a sticker or two with artfully-lettered phrases such as “F*ck Tech Bros!” and “Seattle Sucks,”...
Two Navy Blue Angels planes pass each other over boats tied to a log boom in Lake Washington.

Op-Ed: It’s Time for Seattle to Cancel the Blue Angels

The highly polluting airshow should be a relic of the past as we face the climate crisis. Dear Seattle, it’s time to be as brave...

Poker Face Practice

"You know, I find this job oddly relaxing," I told a man with a box of cupcakes. "I basically tool around for eight hours...

Sunday Video: Could Toronto’s Kensington Market Be A Solution to Gentrification?

Uytae Lee of About Here highlights Kensington Market, a very diverse district in Toronto steeped in history. It’s increasingly become a popular area of...

Seattle Council Approves Arena MOU and Some Short-Term Rental Regulations

On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Oak View Group (OVG) paving the was for a $600...

City Releases Draft Design Guidelines Changes for South Lake Union

Last week, the Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development released draft changes for the South Lake Union design guidelines. That guidelines have been...