Culture Seattle singers survive ‘Sweeney Todd’ through razor-sharp vocals Sondheim is known for packing lyrics into tricky tempos. Local leads at The 5th Avenue Theatre say the key is finding a moment to breathe. by Misha Berson / April 19, 2023
Culture Six spring theater shows in Seattle, from Hairspray to Wolf Play Adoption, integration and turmoil among a Shaker sect are some of the complicated topics taking center stage this season. by Misha Berson / March 23, 2023
Culture At Seattle Opera, ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns’ burns brightly Directed by Roya Sadat, the world premiere tells a story of women’s resilience, love and friendship amid dire social circumstances in Afghanistan. by Misha Berson / March 1, 2023
Culture 7 theater events to ensure a play-full Seattle summer From a Vietnamese American teenager to Henry VIII’s ex-wives, local stages are presenting an array of voices this season. by Misha Berson / June 7, 2023
Politics A chat with 'mcjoan' of Daily Kos Joan McCarter, aka 'mcjoan' by David Neiwert / August 7, 2007
Politics Dispatch from Yearly Kos: Running for president with the netroots Hillary Clinton at Yearly Kos. (David Neiwert) by David Neiwert / August 4, 2007
Politics Dispatch from Yearly Kos: Not exactly a pack of nutcases While attendees at the gathering of liberal bloggers anticipated the arrival of Democratic presidential candidates, congressional-level aspirants made their cases. Among them were a number of... by David Neiwert / August 3, 2007
Tech Can anybody fix the Oregon Symphony? Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini, shown here on tour in France. (pinkmartini.com) by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / November 1, 2007
Culture Michael Medved sticks up for his column on slavery in America Michael Medved. by David Neiwert / October 4, 2007
Politics Sam Adams will use arts as a major theme in the Portland mayor's race Portland Mayor Sam Adams by Stephen Marc Beaudoin / October 3, 2007