King County sales tax increase funds $70M for arts, culture and science
On Wednesday, King County's 4Culture office announced more than 700 local arts and culture organizations will receive some $70 million in funding in 2025.
Margo Vansynghel
Margo Vansynghel is The Seattle Times arts economy reporter.
Two Seattle colleges are merging
Amid a contraction of the higher education sector nationally, two longtime Seattle private schools announced Thursday that they plan to join forces.
Seattle Art Museum security staff goes on strike WATCH
Following more than two years of unsuccessful contract negotiations, the union is now striking over wages and benefits.
Seattle Marathon will roll into town Sunday. What to know on road closures, parking and weather
Drivers, cyclists and bus riders should prepare for traffic interruptions starting early Sunday morning and lasting through the early afternoon.
Rock star’s immersive exhibit at Nordic Museum
“Fischersund: Faux Flora,” a multimedia exhibit on view through Jan. 26 at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum, is sensational — literally.
7 ways to gift Seattle art for the holidays
Want to put some art under the tree? This December, Seattle galleries are making it especially easy, fun and affordable to go holiday art shopping.
Why this Seattle artist is showing his work under Interstate 5
A small, somewhat dim Seattle park under Interstate 5 is a surprising place to encounter art. That sense of wonder is exactly what Matthew Offenbacher...
WA turns a deeper shade of blue as national results reveal Trump’s strength WATCH
Hanging on every browser refresh: In this time zone, WA voters got to watch presidential results unfold, though only Republicans found reasons to celebrate.
Craving a stiff drink or some company? Here are 7 Seattle election night watch parties
Here's where to watch election night on the big screen. Or if a "dumpster fire" cocktail fits the mood, a Seattle bistro will be serving...
In downtown Seattle, an immersive art show spoofs IKEA
At STÖR, all is for sale, from a mirror framed by dentures (CHÖMP) to an orange vase called TRÅFFIKÖHN. The art show is a cheeky...