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Oh, what a beautiful archive: Oscar Hammerstein's letters reveal his many sides

A thousand pages of correspondence by Oscar Hammerstein II, the lyricist for such musicals as Show Boat, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Sound of Music are available to a wide public for the first time.
- Bob Mondello
Helping psychologically wounded veterans break the silence

Seattle novelist Shawn Wong helps traumatized veterans find their voices and in his own writing, he tries to understand the silences.
- Bill Radke
Embracing Juneteenth. A time for reflection, education, celebration, and action

Although it’s been celebrated by Black communities for more than 150 years, this year marks the first time that Juneteenth will be observed as an official state holiday in Washington.
- Kate Walters
Incoming SAM deputy director plans to ‘hit the ground running'

‘I want to make SAM an institution that people, especially locals, will want to come to frequently.’
- Kim Malcolm
Emma Thompson on her new film — and the idea the female orgasm has to be performative

In her new film, Thompson portrays a widower who reckons with her own sexual discovery in an experience she calls "irresistibly delicious."
- Jonaki Mehta
Seattle's 'most successful sports player of all time' Sue Bird announces retirement

Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird is calling it a career. This week, she announced this will be her last season before she retires.
- Katie Campbell
Vince McMahon steps down as WWE CEO while the company investigates alleged misconduct

Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie, will lead the wrestling company during the inquiry. McMahon, accused of paying $3 million to cover up an affair, still will control WWE's creative output.
- Christopher Dean Hopkins
Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children

Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.
- Mandalit del Barco
Casual Friday with Jas Keimig and Kemi Adeyemi

A video of students at Seattle Pacific University went viral this week. About 50 graduating seniors walked across the graduation stage and handed the school's interim president a pride flag before taking their diploma, a protest of the school's ban on hiring LGBTQ employees. Also this week: We discovered just how many
- Clare McGrane
Wa Na Wari celebrates Black joy with Juneteenth Photobooth

While Juneteenth has been honored as an official “Day of Remembrance” in Washington state since 2007, the day became an official state and federal holiday last year. Juneteenth is this Sunday, and there are a plethora of events to check out around the Seattle area throughout the weekend.
- Jason Burrows

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