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Rex Hohlbein Has Designs on Ending Homelessness

The architect is closing his Fremont firm to educate “homed” people on the plight of Seattle’s homeless and bring much-needed empathy to the equation.

03/01/2014 By Matthew Halverson

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The Truth About Cons and Dogs

Washington state was the first to give pets to prisoners. Now an inmate at Cedar Creek Corrections Center is training canines to serve veterans—and turning around his own life.

02/01/2014 By Allison Williams

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Books Over Troubled Waters

Since 1966, Renton’s main library has stood over the Cedar River. But when the city threatened to close it, Renton’s residents mounted a civic uprising that involved Tim Eyman, threats of a lawsuit, and the start of two political careers.

11/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Demetrious Johnson Isn’t as Little as He Looks

The UFC’s flyweight champion of the world may only be five-foot-three, but he’s a giant in the octagon.

07/01/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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Legends of the Fallen

A magnificent Douglas fir stood for more than 300 years at the edge of the Olympic National Forest. When Reid Johnston looked at it, all he could see was money.

04/17/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Michele James Is Securing the Homeland

The Tacoma native keeps the bad guys out so you can sleep easy.

02/20/2013 By Matthew Halverson

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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

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Former Gang Member Rehabilitates At-Risk Youth

Mark Rivers Youth Outreach Worker

07/18/2012 By Matthew Halverson

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Washington National Guard Soldier Fights Deportation in Seattle Court

04/25/2012 By Matthew Halverson

Embrace the Rain

Best Things to See and Do in Winter in Seattle

Don’t hibernate. There are hot toddies, Russian spas, and skating rinks worth braving the cold.

11/23/2011 By Allison Williams

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The Most Treacherous Terrain

When a group of snowboarders took to the Cascades backcountry last March, they entered some of the most treacherous terrain in the Pacific Northwest. Not even a seasoned avalanche expert could save them from what happened next.

11/21/2011 By David Laskin

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The Home Builder

Nate Martin Nickelsville resident

04/22/2011 By Matthew Halverson