Yes, Seattle, you have an accent If you grew up in the in the upper left part of the U.S., you probably don’t hear it. But it’s there: a Northwest accent. Deborah Wang
Seattle-area high school bands head back to Essentially Ellington Three area high schools will head to New York this spring to compete in the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition Marcie Sillman
How to rideshare safely in this slushy, snowy mess Michael Ennis, 26, is a driver for Lyft and shares this advice for rideshare users amid the Seattle snowpocalypse. Marcie Sillman
Sweeping Public Lands Bill To Would Also Protect Washington Lands, Waters The U.S. Senate Tuesday passed a sweeping public lands bill, with measures meant to protect lands across the country. It’s expected to have a big impact on Washington’s lands, rives, and more. Courtney Flatt
Devil's Staircase And Several Oregon Rivers Would Gain Protection Under Bill Passed By US Senate A massive public lands bill includes protection for the Devil's Staircase wildlands in southern Oregon and for numerous rivers and streams in the state. Jeff Mapes
In true Scandinavian fashion, the Nordic Museum remains open despite the snow Given the continued inclement weather, most area cultural organizations have decided to remain closed for the second day this week. Marcie Sillman
Paddling Into The Heart Of Northwest History On The Columbia River Trail The Columbia is the river everyone seems to know about but doesn’t really "know." The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership would like to change that — with a water trail you can paddle. Danika Sandoz
'Magical Negro' Carries The Weight Of History Morgan Parker's new poetry collection explores the ways African-American lives are affected by historical events, even though they may have happened decades or centuries ago. Mary Louise Kelly
