Environment Pierce County hopes to cultivate community gardens with new seed libraries The Pierce County Library System is calling all gardening enthusiasts and wannabes to get excited about their new sustainable seed libraries. Diana Opong
At 50, Seattle Gay News starts a new chapter “There’s not many organizations in this community that can say they’ve made it to 50 years," Renee Raketty told Seattle Now. "We’ve lost a lot of legacy organizations, and to be honest with you, the SGN is an institution in our community here in Seattle. And I’m so proud to carry that forward for the next 50 years.” Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Patricia Murphy
Yes, hiking. No, traffic. Trailhead Direct offers car-free travel from Seattle to the mountains This year, Trailhead Direct features one route to Mount Si and the return of a second route, after a two-year absence, to the Issaquah Alps. Stephen Howie
Arts & Life How did Rainier beer become legendary? Three Tacoma filmmakers tell the tale "Rainier: A Beer Odyssey" tells the story of Rainier's iconic advertising campaign and the way the brand was shaped by Seattle of the 70s and shaped the city in return. The documentary premiers at SIFF May 13. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 17 mins
Animals An old horse named Razzle Dazzle and a loaf of white bread: Inside the runaway zebra rescue Isolde Raftery
Environment Seattle's street trees have something to tell you Aside from the shade and noise damping benefits they provide, trees tell stories. They hold history. It's a history Taha Ebrahimi says anyone can find sprouting throughout the city of Seattle. Paige Browning Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Dyer Oxley
Environment Shoreline's secret garden faded into history. The community wants to dig it back up To the casual observer, 16034 Greenwood Avenue North had long decayed. But a closer look revealed fruit trees — and a piece of Shoreline history. Patricia Murphy Dyer Oxley
Arts & Life Seattle's breakdance scene is center stage again — but don't call it a comeback B-boys and b-girls from around the world — and Seattle’s own backyard — took the stage at WAMU Theater Saturday night for the Red Bull Lords of the Floor breakdance competition, back for the first time since 2002. Liz Brazile
Animals PHOTOS: A tiny house village for feral cats in Seattle Along Interstate 5 south of downtown Seattle, intricate tunnels weave their way through brush and invasive blackberry bushes. The tunnels are established by feral cats – living and breeding in colonies along the greenbelt. Megan Farmer
