Article

How a West Seattle Woman Took on Papa John’s

She slapped the pizza purveyor with a lawsuit for sending unwanted text messages.

01/23/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Tarah Wheeler Van Vlack Fights for Women in Tech

The cofounder of LadyCoders wants to even the playing field for female programmers.

01/23/2013 By Matthew Halverson

Film Review

Bloody Bloody 'Django Unchained'

America's slavery history as an exploitation flick? Quentin Tarantino gives it a shot, with mixed results.

12/25/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Nascar Up-and-Comer Jessica Dana Hits the Gas

The 18-year-old Tumwater native may drive in circles, but she’s always moving forward.

12/19/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Inside NFL Draft Analyst Rob Rang’s Copyright Fight

The Tacoma native ran afoul of an NFL scouting service for publishing its player grades.

12/19/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Columbia City’s Cinema Is Back

The southeast Seattle neighborhood rejoices as its beloved entertainment spot returns.

12/19/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Bad Blood

Membership disputes have raged within the Snoqualmie tribe for years, but Marvin Kempf is determined to set the record straight.

12/17/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Movie News

Columbia City Cinema Is Back

The newly dubbed Ark Lodge Cinemas will open Saturday with a Lord of the Rings marathon.

12/04/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Bob Seidensticker, the Reasonable Doubter

The atheist and author challenges religious beliefs with logical, thoughtful debate.

11/28/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Voting for the Fates of Seattle’s Leading Sports Figures

In early December, Sounders fans will vote on whether to keep Sounders general manager Adrian Hanauer. What if we held that power over all Seattle sports brass?

11/28/2012 By Matthew Halverson

67 Ways to Stay Sane

5 Oscar-Bait Films We Won’t Miss

We’re tired of talking to our families. Escape to the cinema when these blockbuster films debut.

11/14/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

White Center’s Annexation Fight

November’s vote on annexing White Center to Burien has blown up into angry battle pitting neighborhood against neighborhood—and neighbor against neighbor.

10/09/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Anna and Geoff Martin, First-Generation Farmers

Ten years ago the Seattle Pacific grads set out to live sustainably. Now they’re working farmers, providing fruits, vegetables, and Thanksgiving turkeys to a thankful community.

10/09/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Seattle’s Summer of Animal Attacks

A closer look at an outbreak of animal-on-human clashes that took place in 2012.

09/19/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

John Grade, the Man Who’ll Make MOHAI Soar

The Seattle sculptor famous for work that’s made to fall apart is building a towering wooden sculpture that will last a lifetime.

09/19/2012 By Matthew Halverson

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Ken Jennings, After Jeopardy

Edmonds's most famous trivia hound shares how he got on Jeopardy! and admits he actually likes being wrong.

08/21/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

Parents Fight Seattle Public Schools Over New Grade School

The district wanted to place high school students on the same West Seattle campus.

08/21/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Profile

Darryl Baines, Running Man

In 1987, Darryl Baines got the one thing he’d always dreamed of—a chance to play in the NFL, for the Seattle Seahawks. The gifted athlete could outrun anyone or anything—except his own demons.

08/18/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Article

High Schools

78 Public and 50 Private Schools Graded

07/25/2012 With Kathryn Robinson, Clancey Denis, and Hilary Meyerson By Matthew Halverson

Insider's Guide

1962 World's Fair

Fifty years ago, the 1962 World’s Fair did more than just celebrate global culture. It put Seattle on display, inspired world leaders, and erected a certain needle-shaped tower. A look at the 184 days that changed Seattle—and the world—forever.

07/25/2012 With Kathryn Robinson, Matthew Halverson, Laura Cassidy, Christopher Werner, Laura Dannen, Brian Colella, Allecia Vermillion, and Janet Pelz By James Ross Gardner and Allison Williams