Photos: Seattle springs out of the 'Big Dark' and into the light It's official: There are brighter days ahead in Seattle. Western Washington has made it through the "Big Dark" and into sunsets after 8 p.m. Megan Farmer
Meet you where? Share your favorite places to gather around arts and culture in Seattle Are you a Seattleite who loves the arts and culture? Are you also looking for your people, your community, your fandom? KUOW's newest podcast is for you. Dyer Oxley
This one weekend a year, the North Cascades Highway is (unofficially) just for bikes Washington State Route 20 is closed while crews remove months of snow and ice from the scenic drive through the Cascades. But one weekend a year, cyclists pedal through the mountains with the road all to themselves. Casey Martin
At this Seattle dog cafe, pups get indoor playtime and plenty of treats You've probably heard of cat cafes — a place for coffee and playtime with felines. Now Seattle has a cafe that caters to dogs and their humans. Ruby de Luna
Another baby orca spotted with Northwest's endangered J Pod It is the fourth calf born to the southern resident orcas since December. Two of the four have died already. John Ryan
Magically horrific: ‘Death of a Unicorn’ leans more into laughs than screams Some horror movies are funny because they’re morbidly grotesque. Others are funny because they’re appalling and tragic. “Death of a Unicorn” falls into the latter category. Dyer Oxley
This Gig Harbor man risked his life to rescue a truck driver, and was saved in return A Gig Harbor resident is reflecting on the dramatic rescue that earned him the Carnegie Medal for Heroism. The award is given to those who enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Noel Gasca
The case of the missing hooligans: a Cowlitz River mystery Thousands of northwesterners were disappointed when they failed to meet up with some hooligans in March. These hooligans don’t make much trouble, except when they fail to show up. John Ryan
Grab your binoculars — Seattle's skies abound with eagles this season The skies above Seattle have been busy with lots of bald eagles as spring approaches. Meanwhile, local bird enthusiasts say the season seems busier than usual this year. Casey Martin
Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party will go 21+ this year. Here's the lineup When the Capitol Hill Block Party returns to Seattle in July, it will be for crowds 21 and older for the first time in the music festival's history. Dyer Oxley
