Culture Black Arts Legacies: Nate Long's fight to change the face of TV The late director, producer, stuntman and teacher used film and video production to lift up the voices of Seattle’s Black community. by Jas Keimig / May 9, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Milt Simons’ experimental artistic life Undersung in his time, the painter, teacher and multimedia artist wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Syvilla Fort helped put Seattle dance on the map The Seattle-born dancer/choreographer worked with artists from Merce Cunningham and John Cage to Eartha Kitt and James Dean. by Jas Keimig / June 30, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, cultural connector As a direct link to the Harlem Renaissance, this often overlooked painter inspired a generation of Seattle movers and shakers. by Jas Keimig / April 23, 2024
Culture This ‘slow-fashion’ Seattle designer says there’s enough clothing In a city often blasted for its casual dress, dan mcLean upcycles pre-worn finds into inventive statement pieces. by Jas Keimig / July 24, 2023
Politics The Pol: Ed Murray State senator, gay rights advocate, Alki homey, hiker . . . by wendy-wahman / June 2, 2013
Politics The Activist: Kate Martin Landscape architect, skate park designer, neighborhood champion, Jersey girl . . . by wendy-wahman / May 27, 2013
Politics The linebacker: Bruce Harrell High school valedictorian, college football standout and UW-educated lawyer who built a career in his hometown, where a mayor told him at age 12 he should consider public office. by wendy-wahman / May 19, 2013
Politics The neighborhood guy: Peter Steinbrueck The urban planner and mayoral candidate in pictures. by wendy-wahman / May 12, 2013
Politics The Detective: Tim Burgess Lincoln High grad, former journalist and Seattle police officer whose first date with his wife was at a murder scene. by wendy-wahman / May 5, 2013