Matt M. McKnight
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Seattle, WA, United States
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Past articles by Matt:
The pandemic politics of Washington's stay-at-home protesters
Here’s what those who rallied for the state to reopen had to say about about science, mortality and risk. → Read More
Art Seen: How Seattle Opera's wig makers weave their magic
Meet the team that creates elaborate hairstyles for the stage. → Read More
Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next
As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. → Read More
Drinking responsibly could now mean drinking ‘Salmon-Safe’ beer
Hops farmers are pursuing a sustainable certification meant to save salmon. But are beer drinkers willing to pay more for sustainable practices? → Read More
Heard of Seattle band The Black Tones? You will.
With their new album 'Cobain and Cornbread,' the up-and-coming band is about to take over the airwaves. → Read More
Facing cuts, Seattle school librarians fight to save their budget
Seattle Public Schools plans to cut 24 librarians from full-time to part-time next school year due to projected budgeting shortfalls. → Read More
Turning a Central District house into a home for Black artists
A radical act of creating an arts space in a gentrified Seattle neighborhood. → Read More
An artist muses on the death of his neighbor: the Viaduct
Baso Fibonacci has created art next to Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct for 10 years. He puts on one more show as the demolition begins. → Read More
This Elks Lodge is a throwback to South Seattle before gentrification
One of the city's last majority African-American fraternal organizations, Cascade Lodge No. 1416, fights for survival. → Read More
Muslim group buys hotel rooms for 28 homeless people during snowstorm
This is the second time The Muslim Association of Puget Sound has provided hotel rooms for the homeless encampment. → Read More
Tacoma teens won’t wait for adults to solve the city’s problems
The mayor's Youth Engagement Task Force wants to bring civility back to politics by training young people how to talk about hot-button issues. → Read More
In Seattle, there's no business like snow business
Seattle shrouded in snow while the Alaskan Way tunnel makes its debut. → Read More
Meet the rural WA town privy to outhouse races
Scenes from Conconully's 36th annual event, one of the state's weirder sports. → Read More
As memory fades, an artist emerges
The artwork of seven artists living with dementia is on display at Seattle City Hall. → Read More
For city workers, Viadoom paves the way for flexible scheduling
The mayor has directed all departments to allow more flexible work days, something many workers say has been a long time coming. → Read More
Best of 2018: In Yakima Valley, America’s best tamales and a family tale
Union Gap’s Los Hernández Tamales scored a prestigious James Beard Award. → Read More
Best of 2018: Images of Seattle, before and after the smoke rolled in
Looking back at hot summer days and the smoke that accompanied them. → Read More
City program moves Seattleites from homelessness to union jobs
The Seattle Conservation Corps has been equipping homeless individuals with paid jobs in construction. → Read More
How Bob Woodward handles Trump, Watergate and ‘Fear’
In an interview at the Paramount, the famed journalist gave insight into two scandal-plagued presidents: Nixon and Trump. → Read More
Micromanager or mastermind? Mayor Durkan’s first year gets mixed reviews
Conversations with city employees, community activists and the mayor’s own staff reveal varied views of her leadership style. → Read More