Feb. 15: Singles Awareness Day Feb. 15 is being called Singles Awareness Day, a holiday for those who are not involved in a romantic relationship to complement Valentine's Day.
Your Seattle-area weekend culture picks: Feb. 15 After more than a week of snow, it's time to trade your sleds for a little culture. Here are a few suggestions. Marcie Sillman
'The Source Of Self-Regard' Speaks To Today's Social And Political Moment Though the essays, speeches, and meditations in Toni Morrison's new nonfiction collection were written over the course of four decades, virtually every entry feels strikingly relevant now. Ericka Taylor
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