Latest News

PONGO POETRY | Dark Colors

Through this special monthly column in partnership with the South Seattle Emerald, Pongo invites readers to bear witness to the pain, resilience, and creative capacity of youth whose voices and perspectives are too often relegated to the periphery.

DOOM LOOP: First Perfect Day

A Seattleite grapples with the arrival of summertime.

OPINION | Make This Memorial Day Different

Are we willing to take action to change ourselves so that our personal behavior and attitudes reflect peacemaking rather than acceptance of war?

The Roundup: The Scoop on South End Eateries

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Grace Madigan about the Emerald's new food column that will feature the South End's expansive culinary cuisine.

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.

A Taste Test of Seattle’s Best Jams

Picking a favorite was a sticky situation.

Massive Monkees’ Annual Breakdance Battle is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen

The Best Pit Stops on Highway 2, from Everett to Wenatchee

If you're only pausing for nature, you're not stopping enough.

COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

Over the past five years, our country has witnessed a systemic attack on the rights of trans people, writes Reagan E. J. Jackson, who asked trans folks how this is impacting their daily lives.

A Beacon Hill Photographer Focuses on the Mental Health of the BIPOC Trans Community

Where to Hike with Marmots in Washington

Hear that? It’s the Northwest’s cuddliest furries. Take these trails to find them.

Guide to the World Cup in Seattle

The games, the teams, and fan events.