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Susan walks with her daughter on a recent evening in the greater Seattle-area. “Sometimes people think an absence of discrimination and hostility is enough, but we can set our sights higher than that,” says Susan. “We can set a standard that trans kids can be valued and affirmed, not just left alone.” 224728

September 16, 2023 at 6:00 am

Video: Why this family of a trans child fled to Seattle WATCH

One year after leaving Austin to protect their trans daughter, this family says their difficult move to Washington was worth it.

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A still from the animated film “Not Sick Enough” (Jennifer Luxton / The Seattle Times)

September 10, 2023 at 6:00 am

Not Sick Enough: Insurance denials lead to dangerous care delays for eating disorder patients WATCH

Although the severity of eating disorders in Washington appears to be getting worse, getting insurance coverage for treatment continues to be a struggle.

In a most unexpected way, Coast Salish culture and art has collided with Danish folklore on the shores of Lincoln Park – in the form of a giant troll. As part of Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo’s “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King” exhibition, Muckleshoot artist Coyote contributed to the story and design of the troll Bruun Idun and adorned her with traditional cedar and abalone shells.

September 1, 2023 at 6:00 am

In West Seattle’s giant troll, Coast Salish culture meets Danish folklore WATCH

Here's the story behind Bruun Idun, one of six giant trolls that artist Thomas Dambo is constructing in the Pacific Northwest, all made from recycled...

Freyu, the artist behind Cat Cosplay, uses his crafting and technical skills to create elaborate costumes for his cat Fawkes, who performs as a paid model. Together they post daily pictures for their thousands of followers and fans on social media and Freyu was a featured speaker at this year’s Sea-Meow cat convention in Seattle.

August 17, 2023 at 6:00 am

Seattle artist behind Cat Cosplay turns ‘weird hobby’ into job crafting tiny outfits WATCH

Freyu, the artist behind Cat Cosplay, uses his crafting and technical skills to create elaborate costumes for his cat Fawkes, who performs as a paid...

August 17, 2023 at 6:00 am

Tacoma’s Catluminati talks TikTok fame, holdable cats and nose boops WATCH

Christopher Watson, 33, of Tacoma, better known as "Catluminati," has built a TikTok following of more than 2 million with his "cat walks."

July 16, 2023 at 6:00 am

Documentary: Northern State Hospital and the quest for answers WATCH

He uncovered 200 headstones. She sought remnants of her great-grandmother’s life. This documentary unearths buried stories of an abandoned mental hospital.

December 23, 2022 at 7:00 am

2022 Videos of the Year WATCH

Seattle Times video journalists share their best documentary work from the PNW in 2022.

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Joseph Emanuel prepares ballots for sorting at King County Elections headquarters in Renton, Wash. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. 221153 (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)

November 4, 2022 at 10:47 am

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