Native Seattleites are taking back Thanksgiving
The story of Thanksgiving neglects a history of genocide and violence against Native peoples. Here’s how some Native Seattleites are reframing the holiday.
Crystal Paul
West Seattle Junction looks toward changes, hopes to keep unique vibe VIEW
Created by the connection of two streetcar lines 115 years ago, the Junction has gone through many transformations. Is there another around the bend?
In 1970, we underreported the Fort Lawton occupation
In our series revisiting our past coverage, we examined our 1970 reporting about the Fort Lawton occupation and found belittling language, racist stereotypes and underreporting....
A1 Revisited: Reexamining our 1970 coverage of Native American protests at Fort Lawton WATCH
In the news business, we often call what we do “writing the first draft of history.” While historians tend to consider history after it has...
'The people's place': Seattle's Langston Hughes Institute celebrates 50 years VIEW
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute has seen turbulence, monumental feats, shaky transitions and a community fighting to keep its gathering place alive.
5 books from debut authors worth having on your radar in fall 2022 VIEW
These debut authors bring excitement to the sleepy days of fall, with everything from genre-busting horror to stories told entirely by animals.
8 books to add a little adventure to your fall 2022 reading list VIEW
Don’t let the cooler weather and grayer skies dull your reading list. Here are eight books we’re looking forward to this fall.
How Polynesian designers are reclaiming the Aloha shirt and highlighting Pacific Island fashion
A designer's journey to cultural reclamation through fashion mirrors the history of the most widely recognized garment in Polynesian fashion: the Aloha shirt.
The past, present and future of tipping and tipped workers in Seattle
It was once a misdemeanor to tip someone in Washington. Now, we have some of the best labor laws for tipped workers. So what's next...