Nichelle Nichols, trailblazer known for playing Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies Tributes are pouring in for Nichelle Nichols, who made history for her portrayal as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. She was 89. Mandalit del Barco
What we've lost — and what we've found — in abandoned theme parks There's something fascinating about the life and demise of theme parks — the taste of nostalgia, that everything has an end, the unforgiving churn of capitalism, the loss of beloved structures. Brigit Benestante
Vitrified Glass In a small clear box, Etsuko Ichikawa keeps a small piece of vitrified glass that was given to her on a tour of the Hanford nuclear site. Whitney Henry-Lester
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89 Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together." Mandalit del Barco
Artist Tunde Olaniran's 'Made a Universe' opens a portal at a Detroit museum Musician and artist Tunde Olaniran is a rising star from Flint, Michigan whose exuberant work comments on serious issues such as environmental injustice and the carceral state. Neda Ulaby
With scorching temps ahead, head indoors for these cool arts events in the Puget Sound region Kim Malcolm talks with Marcie Sillman about her weekend arts and culture recommendations. Kim Malcolm
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable. Mandalit del Barco
Thousands of Afghan artists are still trying to flee the Taliban A family of Afghan musicians in the U.S. wants to raise awareness about their plight. Elizabeth Blair
Casual Friday with Vee Hua and Chase Burns A Tacoma Farmers Market landed itself in the middle of a Mexican food Clare McGrane
This Seattle woman is crushing the Tour de France Femmes Seattle's Veronica Ewers talks with Kim Malcolm about the Tour de France Femmes, and what its return after 33 years means for the future of women's cycling. Kim Malcolm
