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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.

The Neon Glow of Boulevard Park: How Flight Path Tavern is leading Seattle’s honky-tonk renaissance

The Neon Glow of Boulevard Park: How Flight Path Tavern is leading Seattle’s honky-tonk renaissance Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:05pm

Greasy Peeps rev up for the 5th Annual West Seattle High School Car Show

Greasy Peeps rev up for the 5th Annual West Seattle High School Car Show Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:32pm

Community spirit shines at the 2026 Westside Awards

Community spirit shines at the 2026 Westside Awards Off patr Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:05am

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

Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives

Ambition is the watchword for local musician Thomas Veli. After years of self-taught song-writing and creative development, this spring Veli performs on May 22 at Lakehouse’s No. 10 community artist showcase, and then two weeks later, he releases his debut EP. Ranging from rap, pop, and R&B, Veli writes, performs, and produces with his sights […] The post Seattle rapper and music producer Thomas Veli wants to inspire people to be popstars in their own lives appeared first on International Examiner.

‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality

A public art installation commemorating the 1886 expulsion of Chinese Seattleites is a step closer to reality after more than 20 years in the making. About 50 community leaders, historians and members of the public gathered on April 28 at the Wing Luke Museum for an educational open house about the Chinese American Legacy Artwork […] The post ‘Preserving history is resistance’: sculpture recognizing 1886 anti-Chinese riot a step closer to reality appeared first on International Examiner.

Seattle Artist Karen Chang Reclaims 'Tigress' After Leaving Tech for Art

In her first solo show, Seattle artist Karen Chang transforms family criticism into bold, surreal paintings about Asian American identity, ambition, and becoming fully herself.

South End Life: How South Enders Shape the Message and Tone of Northwest Folklife Festival

Northwest Folklife Festival is celebrating its 55th year and is the largest ticketless festival in the country. More than 200,000 are expected to visit Seattle Center to attend. Yuko Kodama profiles several South Enders whose work impacts the festival.