1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (982+ words) The crowds came to Portland’s Pearl District this weekend to look at paintings, woven tapestries, metal sculptures, pottery and other handmade art. Buying it was another matter. At Art in the Pearl, where nearly every purchase can be put off…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (376+ words) Seattle's population growth has slowed since the 2010s boom, but housing here is still stretched thin. We usually blame zoning, construction costs or new arrivals. But an often overlooked factor is eating up tens of thousands of housing units: More of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (413+ words) The arts and humanities are the human equation in our lives. The arts are the cradle of creativity, which spills over into every aspect of our lives. Young children learn to manipulate line, color and composition into a project that…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (183+ words) Judah Beard may be 16, but he’s no novice. The W.F. West High School junior has been creating comics and short picture books since he was 5. Beard says he’s inspired by many artists, including Matt Groening, famed creator of “The Simpsons…...