Alana Rich, a dynamic pop artist rooted in Portland, has always been immersed in creativity. 

Her artistic journey began with writing poetry in elementary school, which later evolved into songwriting when she picked up the guitar at nine. Combining her love for writing, singing, and playing guitar, Rich started crafting her own songs, initially performing for family and small gatherings before transitioning to cafe performances. Her sound has continually evolved, traversing genres like acoustic pop, pop-punk, and blues pop, but always retaining a core element of pop music.

Seattle Mariners 2024 first round pick Jurrangelo Cijntje is a very interesting player, both on and off the mound, and that's saying so even past the fact that he can pitch with both arms. What should you know about Cijntje? Circling Seattle Sports' Charles Hamaker gives you some details.

With their first round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, our Seattle Mariners selected switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State. Switch-pitcher isn't a typo, as Jurrangelo actually does throw both right-handed and left-handed, with some more exciting stuff coming when he throws from the right-hand.

The Seattle Storm wrapped up their historic nine-game homestand with a 80-71 victory over the struggling Atlanta Dream, as the Storm had to play the entire second half without point guard Skylar Diggins-Smith. Circling Seattle Sports’ Christan Braswell gives his instant reaction to the game.

In a somewhat surprising move, the Seattle Kraken signed goaltender and 2024 3rd round draft pick Kim Saarinen to his entry-level contract, adding another intriguing layer to what should be a unique situation for the organization's netminder depth.

Last month, the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture launched the iconic Complexity exhibit at ARTS inside the historic King Street Station. The exhibit, part of the DogTown Collection, is in partnership with The American Graffiti & Urban Art Conservation Project and APEX Art & Cultural Center. This epic collection showcases masterpieces created by some of the most influential graffiti writers of the last 50 years.

The phrase 'those who can’t do, teach' doesn’t apply to Darrius Willrich, a singer, songwriter, pianist, and educator. 

He began his musical journey at around 15, initially taking piano lessons, which sparked a deep interest in the instrument. This passion for the ivory keys persisted through college, where he pursued jazz piano studies and eventually built a career around his art.

Mayor Bruce Harrell, in collaboration with representatives from the King County Council, the Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and community-based organizations such as Urban Family, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, and Community Passageways, launched an initiative on Wednesday called "100 Days of Action." This new blueprint is dedicated to combating gun violence throughout Seattle.

Deaunte Damper, guest host for Back2Besa, recently appeared on FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle with Erin Mayovsky yesterday. He shared his experience at the Young and Talented Showcase last weekend in South Seattle at the Black & Tan Hall, emphasizing the importance of empowering young people.

Scope Screenings, Seattle's leading film festival dedicated to showcasing the best in short films, music videos, and short-form content, kicked off its third season on June 25th at the prestigious SIFF Egyptian Theater. Founded by Lex Scope in 2022, Scope Screenings has quickly become known for its vibrant events that combine film screenings with live discussions and networking opportunities.

Ezell's Famous Chicken, the popular Pacific Northwest fried chicken chain, is set to host its third annual R.U.B.B. Initiative Conference this August. The conference, created in collaboration with DoorDash and other partners, aims to uplift and empower Black business owners in Washington state.

The Seattle Theatre Group's ELEVATE program recently showcased the talents of young Black and Brown artists at the historic Neptune Theatre. Among these talented performers was Maya Michelle Russell, a 16-year-old spoken word artist making waves in the Seattle arts scene.

Rowan Schaberg of Circling Seattle Sports provides is top takeaways from the thrilling Seattle Storm loss to the Las Vegas at Climate Pledge Arena, late into their historic nine-game homestand.

Despite a strong first half and a push at the very end to bring this game within one big shot, our Seattle Storm fell to the Las Vegas Aces in a matchup that had playoff energy written all over it.

Jabrille Williams, known on stage as Jimmy Scratch James, has a musical journey deeply rooted in a diverse range of influences from his family. Growing up in a vibrant, music-filled household, James was surrounded by an eclectic mix of sounds. His mother introduced him to everything from Chuck Berry to Motown, while his siblings contributed a mix of heavy metal, classical, and pop music, creating a rich tapestry that shaped his musical palette.

Seattle-based Eighth Generation, a groundbreaking art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe, recently Besa Gordon stopped by Eighth Generation for an exclusive tour. Founded in 2008 by Nooksack artist and activist Louie Gong, Eighth Generation is a beacon of Indigenous-owned enterprise, making history as the first Native-owned company to produce wool blankets.

Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pride in style with its annual PrideFest. This vibrant event showcased the LGBTQIA+ community with an impressive lineup of performers across three stages, including Aleksa Manila, House of Moschino, Bacon Strip, and many more.

Following two tough games against the Chicago Sky, splitting them at a game each, the Seattle Storm remain focused on their ultimate goal for the 2024 season: contending for a title, and the different challenges that quest will bring throughout the course of the season.

In this segment of The Day With Trae, guest host Besa Gordon fills in for Trae Holiday to interview Jazmin Elon, the founder and visionary behind Blk Sunflower. An entrepreneur and educator, Elon established her company based on candle making. Since then, she has turned her experiences as a budding business owner and candle maker to leading the BLK Sunflower Business Collective, a thriving community of over 800 entrepreneurs she helps grow and succeed.

Seattle's Pride Parade is an annual event that brings together members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to celebrate love, diversity, and acceptance. However, the parade is more than just a colorful spectacle; it serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights.