The holiday season ushers in moments of reflection, time with loved ones and contemplating what the new year will bring. With the current state of the world, it’s becoming more evident that we’re all ...

Even as our corner of the world slows down for the winter holiday season, the turbocharged 24-hour news cycle never seems to stop. Sometimes it is good to log off social media and disconnect from the ...

The U.S. winter holiday season evokes images of gift giving and a spirit of abundance. Some people save up what little money they have to give their loved ones a special treat or outing. As someone ...

Before I left my home the day after the 2024 general election, I wore my hijab differently in the hope I wouldn’t end up as the victim of a hate crime. In an attempt to draw the least attention to ...

Security guards at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) agreed to their first labor contract after going on an indefinite strike Nov. 29 amid tense negotiations with museum leadership. On Dec. 11, the union ...

It’s that time of year again, and I’m here to help you with your gift shopping by humbly offering several locally owned businesses you can support with your dollar this year. Find each store’s item on ...

Going to a new restaurant and leaving satisfied after taking the chance on it is what makes the adventure of being a foodie so irresistible. However, for the 100,000 Muslims who live in Washington ...

If you were to think of one of your favorite galleries or art spaces, I’m sure you’re familiar with its location. A gallery’s physical location is essential to its identity and longevity within a ...

Lights, music and community are sometimes the only way to banish the winter blues, I’ve found. A reliable way to find those all at once is attending one of the many theatrical productions this month, ...

Pongo Poetry Project’s mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. For more than 20 years, Pongo has mentored poetry with children at the Child Study Treatment Center ...

I can’t ignore all the news about drone sightings over the northeast U.S., especially over New Jersey, because I lived in New Brunswick between fall 1979 and spring 1980. So I know a lot about it. For ...

"Can Your Penmanship Deprive You of Your Right to Vote? — The Washington Supreme Court Will Decide.” That’s a story in The Stranger this week. It triggers memories... I like to say the last time I got ...