Growth and density: Let's do the numbers Seattle's Capitol Hill, with Bellevue and the Cascade Mountains in the background. (Chuck Taylor) by Richard Morrill / May 21, 2007
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
Culture Seattle painter Brandon Vosika’s strange but relatable characters With a cartoony style and a love of ghosts, the artist underscores his humorous work with symbols of mortality. by Nimra Ahmad / July 10, 2023
Culture Tacoma singer Stephanie Anne Johnson channels all kinds of love A former ‘The Voice’ contestant, the songwriter combines Americana and soul in heartfelt tunes on their latest record, ‘Jewels.’ by Nimra Ahmad / June 29, 2023
Culture Behind the scenes of ‘Les Mis’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre Pull back the curtains of the ‘world’s most popular’ musical to see how it transports audiences to 19th-century France. by Nimra Ahmad / June 15, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Tiffany Wilson’s lyrical soul A poet at heart, this singer/songwriter is inspiring the next generation of Seattle musicians. by Nimra Ahmad / June 9, 2023
Politics Growth in Seattle: Do we just throw up our hands? One of the downsides of the current wave of growth in Seattle is that housing trends favor projects intended for the wealthy, such as condos by Richard Morrill / August 14, 2007
Politics The new population figures show slow growth in Seattle and big growth in outer counties The region is growing smartly, particularly as you get farther away from Seattle, and in amenities-rich hotspots like Whatcom and the Columbia River valley. The new figures show what high costs will... by Richard Morrill / July 9, 2007