News Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy. by Francesca Lyman / May 10, 2023
Inside Crosscut Meet the Seattle storytellers spotlighting local Black artists Black Arts Legacies celebrates Northwest creatives through writing, photography and film. Learn how this year’s team is bringing the project to life. by Nimra Ahmad / May 3, 2023
Culture This National Poetry Month, meet 3 young PNW writers Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’ by Nimra Ahmad / April 6, 2023
Culture Six Seattle programs for young performing artists Being an aspiring artist in a tech town isn’t easy. But Seattle Opera, The 5th Avenue Theatre and other local stages are setting teens up for success. by Nimra Ahmad / March 17, 2023
News Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / November 8, 2019
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023
Culture A Gates Foundation exhibit examines the many meanings of motherhood Breast pumps, antique forceps and a pink glass uterus: how doctors, industrial designers and three Seattle artists tackle the topic of reproduction. by Nimra Ahmad / February 16, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 8-14 Film noir at SIFF, an Afghan arts festival, a Brazilian carnival and a pop-up Black history museum. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 8, 2023
News WA Supreme Court to hear fraud case concerning Value Village The state says the for-profit thrift store chain wrapped itself in ‘a charitable veneer’ and violated consumer protection laws. The company says it’s done nothing wrong. by Francesca Lyman InvestigateWest / April 20, 2022
Culture Booming Bothell says goodbye to quaint Country Village After 40 years, the iconic mix of shops will soon be razed for townhomes. by Francesca Lyman / April 3, 2019