Culture In losing Pike Place Market’s iconic newsstand, Seattle loses a place for connection After 40 years, the stand’s ‘father figure’ owner closes up shop. by Laura Kaufman / December 23, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle needs more history in its politics, and more politics in its art Chicago, a city deeply attuned to its cultural and political history, offers lessons for our arts institutions and our politicians. by Dujie Tahat / November 22, 2019
Opinion The problem with Seattle's progressive chattering class Political advocacy organizations could learn from our city’s long tradition of organizing and occupation. by Dujie Tahat / December 30, 2020
Opinion System failure: Seattle isn't dying and poverty isn't a crime A recent report on misdemeanors continues a toxic narrative in local politics. by Dujie Tahat / October 10, 2019 / Updated at 5:07 pm October 15, 2019
Politics Can we stop Seattle's film industry talent exodus? 1978 Datsun 280Z with director Colin Trevorrow and actor Mark Duplass by Laura Kaufman / April 11, 2012
Culture Tales from the bus tunnel: Love and Lemony Does Metro need Prop One - or just better management? by Laura Kaufman / May 9, 2013
Culture Tales from the bus tunnel: Things that make a driver tense King County Metro Route 72x by Laura Kaufman / May 2, 2013
Too few bathroom breaks drove bus drivers to adult diapers An upcoming report from the Department of Labor and Industries is expected to call Metro out for not giving drivers enough access to bathrooms. by Laura Kaufman / November 18, 2014
Bus drivers need bathroom breaks too To lessen service cuts, King County Metro reduced guaranteed rest times, leaving drivers crossing their legs. by Laura Kaufman / September 2, 2014
Culture Metro driver: The dangers and the calming effects of stuffed monkeys Metro Transit driver Dewayne Thomas by Laura Kaufman / August 15, 2013