Making sure Jacob's star stays high: A conversation with Seattle artist Barbara Earl Thomas and writer Leilani Lewis Barbara Earl Thomas was at an exhibition in the Netherlands, looking at a portrait of Seattle artist Jacob Lawrence, when a woman walked up and commented that it was wonderful to see Lawrence through the eyes of someone else. Dyer Oxley
Cheryl Stumbo, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle shooting survivor, dies at 63 Cheryl Stumbo, a survivor of the 2006 shooting at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and gun violence prevention advocate, has died. She was 63. Noel Gasca
Thomas Mallon's 'Fellow Travelers' is a must for readers and Seattle Opera fans alike Reading Thomas Mallon's 2007 novel, "Fellow Travelers," I couldn't help but think it was always destined to become an opera. Katie Campbell
No ORCA card? No problem. Credit cards now accepted to ride Seattle transit Seattle has officially launched the tap-to-pay feature for public transportation, an alternative to the ORCA card. Ruby de Luna
Fresh off their Super Bowl victory, the Seattle Seahawks are officially for sale The Seattle Seahawks are officially for sale. Dyer Oxley
Hot tips for Emerald City Comic Con and other events in March From geeking out at Seattle's premier pop culture event, to a new take on a local art museum, and a talk with an indigenous punk rock author - check out these upcoming happenings in Western Washington. Dyer Oxley
Wilson gives first 'State of the City' speech but no answers on one key question Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first “State of the City” speech Tuesday was light on details or proposals — but did include a promise of coming legislation and a glimpse of how the mayor is weighing her first hard decision. Scott Greenstone
King County jurors convict Seattle man of hate crime for targeting transgender women A Seattle man is facing five to seven years in prison for attacking a transgender woman in the University District neighborhood last March. Amy Radil
Seattle Public Library intercepts Boston readers after Super Bowl bet The real winners of Super Bowl LX are the Boston readers who will now be exposed to some Seattle culture. Katie Campbell