Wrapping up the Central Europe Music Festival The Seattle Symphony Orchestra should take more such risks. by Thomas May / June 14, 2007
Seattle Symphony opens the doors on Bartok's elusive opera The rarely staged Bluebeard's Castle is given a compelling performance as part of the symphony's Central Europe Music Festival. A work of fascinating symbolic power, Bartok's sole opera was enriched... by Thomas May / June 5, 2007
Eschenbach's unhappy Philly Orchestra: blazing and brilliant Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Christoph Eschenbach. (Chris Lee) by Thomas May / May 30, 2007
Renee Fleming and the Seattle Symphony: Viva la Diva Soprano Renee Fleming. (Decca Classics) by Thomas May / May 18, 2007
Seattle Opera's deft Bohemian rhapsody Rodolfo (Rosario La Spina) takes Mimì (Nuccia Focile) to the Latin Quarter in Seattle Opera's production of <i>La Bohème</i>. (Rozarii Lynch) by Thomas May / May 6, 2007
Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Culture A Seattle playwright's new, soaring work Suzanne Bouchard as Catherine and Armando Duran as Arturo in Robert Schenkkan's <i>By the Waters of Babylon</i>. (Chris Bennion) by Thomas May / February 11, 2008
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023