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
My Octopus Teacher's Craig Foster dives into the ocean again in 'Amphibious Soul' Nature's healing power is an immensely personal focus for Foster. He made his film after being burned out from long, grinding hours at work. After the release of the film, he suffered from insomnia. Barbara J. King
With 'bleisure' and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines. Alina Selyukh
The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you think The heartfelt enthusiasm from a toddler in a dress with yellow flowers landed Steve Burns the iconic hosting gig, bringing joy to generations of tots. Earlier this spring, they met for the first time. Alina Hartounian
Thanks, mom. Love, NPR We take a moment to thank our mothers for all they've done, all they do, and all they continue to do. You can't thank a mom enough, but we can surely try. Scott Simon
Northwest reality TV stars, from the Golden Bachelor to MasterChef Jr. Turn on your TV, and you might spot some Northwesterners competing in cooking contests, quiz shows and traveling races. Courtney Flatt
What 'Pop Culture Happy Hour' thinks of Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart movie 'Unfrosted' The Netflix movie Unfrosted tells a made-up version of Pop-Tarts' origin story. It hasn't been received favorably, including by NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour hosts. Aisha Harris
Lily Gladstone represents at 2024 Met Gala — one of just four Indigenous attendees Gladstone's attendance at the Met Gala was yet another reminder of her talent, grown at Mountlake Terrace High School. But for some onlookers, it was also a reminder of a persistent trend in fashion: a dearth of Indigenous stars, designers, and other attendees. Katie Campbell
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is being placed under a legal conservatorship A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship. Anastasia Tsioulcas