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Jun. 21, 2022 - BAL: Dave Lewis and The Black Tones

S3 E73 / 1m 15s

Dave Lewis was a talented keyboardist and key player in the Pacific Northwest’s booming rhythm and blues scene of the 1950s and ’60s — a scene that eventually evolved into Seattle’s iconic take on rock ’n’ roll. Zoom forward to the 21st century, and The Black Tones, led by twins Eva and Cedric Walker, are a genre-busting rock band taking Seattle by storm.

Jun. 21, 2022 - NW cherry crop may be smallest in a decade

S3 E71 / 1m 15s

The cherry growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years.

Jun. 16, 2022 - Crosscut highlights Seattle Black artists

S3 E68 / 1m 15s

Crosscut’s new multimedia showcase highlights the contributions of Black artists to the Northwest cultural landscape through profiles, photography, videos and a podcast.

Jun. 6, 2022 - The future of an Indigenous neighborhood

S3 E65 / 1m 15s

Na’ah Illahee Fund is nearly finished with research that would help determine the future of an Indigenous neighborhood along the likes of Chinatown and Little Saigon.

May 25, 2022 - PNW air quality altered by wildfires

S3 E59 / 1m 15s

A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades.

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