Travel Biz

How the Airbnb Tax Could Change Washington Travel

A new law didn’t make it on the books this year, but it’s poised to shift vacation rentals and destination communities.

08/06/2025 By Adam Willems

C-Suite

These Are the Leaders Who Built Microsoft

What would Seattle look like without Bill Gates and his cohort?

05/12/2025 By Adam Willems Illustrations by Òscar Climent Ollet

Oops

Here Are Some of Microsoft’s Most Memorably Forgettable Products

Where would we be without the EasyBall?  

05/05/2025 By Adam Willems

Generational Change Agent

Meet Seattle’s Newest (Elected) City Councilmember

Will Alexis Mercedes Rinck lead the Seattle City Council into the future, or get bogged down in the present?

02/03/2025 By Adam Willems

Power Lines

How Western Washington Is Recovering from the Bomb Cyclone

And how it might be better prepared for future windstorms.

11/22/2024 By Adam Willems

Picket Lines

The Boeing Strike Is About More Than Money

Machinists say Boeing leadership needs to address cultural and operational issues too.

11/04/2024 By Adam Willems

Signs of the Times

Inside the Battle Between Two Private Christian Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students

It’s about more than just billboards.

10/30/2024 By Adam Willems

Too Little Too Late

Can Washington Actually Stop Wealthy Political Campaigns from Violating Rules?

The recent fines levied on Let's Go Washington indicate a flawed system.

10/14/2024 By Adam Willems

Voter Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Washington's Voter Initiatives

And Brian Heywood, the hedge fund CEO who is backing all four of them.

10/08/2024 By Adam Willems

Bitter Days

When Did Amaro Become Seattle’s Signature Drink?

Suddenly, Seattle is America’s bitters capital.

07/29/2024 By Adam Willems Photography by Sarah Flotard

Faster Higher Stronger

The Ultimate List of Local Olympians to Watch in Paris

Meet the many Washingtonians competing in the Olympics and Paralympics.

07/24/2024 By Adam Willems