Environment The fleeting magic of a Seattle summer For many Seattleites, the jaw dropping beauty of the summer months help to get them through the inevitable Big Dark. Megan Farmer Matt Martin Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Play AudioListen 12 mins
Arts & Life Not your father’s tattoo. In Seattle, modern ink takes a subtle twist Tattoos have come a long way. These days they’re a big, permanent part of modern culture. This weekend tattoo artists and enthusiasts from around the world will be gathering for the Seattle Tattoo Expo. One participant brings a fine artist’s approach to the craft. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 4 mins
Music Long-time Seattle DJ reflects on 40 years of 'Purple Rain' and his friendship with Prince How does one collect 100,000 albums? If you're Kevin Cole, you spend 50 years in radio, and a lot of your childhood in the local record store. Angela King Play AudioListen 8 mins
Science Seattle crows are so smart, they’re challenging what we know about evolution Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is changing how scientists understand intelligence — and bringing into question our accepted version of evolution. Stephen Howie
Arts & Life Surf X Surfwest: Riding the Northwest's surf rock wave The Pacific Northwest is home to a small, but fervent surf rock scene with bands often accenting instrumental music with sci-fi and horror themes. It's a vibe that culminates at an annual surf music festival in Seattle. Surf X Surfwest 2024 is July 19-20 at Darrell's Tavern. Dyer Oxley
Beat the heat at Seattle's 'hidden beaches,' the pearls of the city's shoreline Seattle has about 140 shoreline street ends, literally where the city’s streets meet the shore. Some end in small parks, others in pristine little beaches. Katie Campbell
Environment Why mosquitoes like some humans more than others — and why we should get rid of them Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Patricia Murphy
Animals Seattle crows, beloved and feared, may be playing us with their primate-sized brains Seattleites have a unique relationship with the crows that roam the city's neighborhoods and parks, but for the crows, is it all about the peanuts? Stephen Howie
Environment Hot hiking tips: How to find the trails less traveled in Washington state Washington's trails are filling up, but all is not hopeless. Patricia Murphy
