When we grow up alongside our stars When stars hit it big just as a generation comes of age, it can create a unique, lifelong bond with their fans. Think: Frank Sinatra, the Beatles, and of course, Beyoncé. It goes way beyond nostalgia. Aisha Harris
A love story delayed: Ukrainian couple seal their vows after years of discrimination After years facing discrimination, harassment, violence, and abuse, a gay Ukrainian couple was officially married in Bellevue in April. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Time Capsule On the eve of selling her family’s house, Donna Miscolta’s daughter had a special request: Go to the stairwell and pull back the loose board on the bottom step. Whitney Henry-Lester
Mike's adventures in art: 'Hometown Boy,' SIFF, and 'Light Shines Through' If you're looking for tips on how to experience art in the Seattle area, you're in the right place. In this weekly post, KUOW arts reporter Mike Davis has suggestions for what to do around Seattle over the weekend so you can have your own adventures in arts and culture. Mike Davis
Kara Jackson, celebrated poet, returns to her first love: music Kara Jackson is mostly known for her poetry. But singing was her first love, and she's now out with her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? Noah Caldwell
Review: '11th and Pine' aims to capture the goings-on of CHOP. Does it succeed? As journalists, we’re often expected to cover stories dispassionately — hiding our own thoughts and concerns out of fear of appearing biased. But we’re also humans, with life experiences, perspectives, emotions. And sometimes we can’t help but get affected by what we see. KUOW arts reporter Mike Davis recently reported on a piece that sent him on a bit of a journey. Mike Davis
Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the championships Queen's Gambit? More like Bishop's Gambit! (That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.) Manuela López Restrepo
Casual Friday with Ishea Brown and Katie Campbell This week… We’re entering a heatwave. The Chinatown International District was deemed an ‘endangered historic place.’ And Microsoft says it’s time to learn how to use AI, or you might get left in the dust. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Truth Be Told podcast Supervising Producer Ishea Brown are here to break down the week. Vaughan Jones
SIFF acquires historic Seattle theater Cinerama During opening night at the Seattle International Film Festival, SIFF announced that it has acquired the Cinerama movie theater in Belltown and will reopen the theater later this year under a new name. Mike Davis
After nearly four decades, MTV News is no more Mr. President, the world is dying to know. Is it boxers or briefs? Manuela López Restrepo
