The paintings are part of an effort to attract more people to the area and make the sidewalks and empty storefronts in Seattle's downtown core more inviting.

'Rhapsody on a Theme by Joni' draws inspiration partially from Joni Mitchell. It will be performed by Demarre McGill starting Thursday at Benaroya Hall.

TV icon William Shatner of Star Trek fame, and noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will take the stage at McCaw Hall in Seattle this week for a night of conversation.

Over several years, the new 20-acre park has been completed in stages, but this will be the first summer in which locals and visitors alike can experience the re-vamped waterfront.

Contra dancing originated in English court dances way back in the 1500s and it’s still danced today in Seattle, in some ways little changed from the original idea.

After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make the Market more connected.

The state currently helps Imagination Library provide free books to 121,000 children under the age of five. But lawmakers cut funding to the program in the new budget.

Members of Vancouver, British Columbia's Filipino community say an attack that killed 11 people and wounded 32 was all the more devastating for coming at an event that celebrated their culture and togetherness.

In a new memoir, French Gates writes about the end of her marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and her ongoing philanthropic work, directing funds and attention to women's health initiatives.

The Columbia Theatre in Longview, Washington, is celebrating its centennial. Theater officials say the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens saved it from demolition.