Scarecrow Video purchased its University District building after an emergency fundraising drive, giving the nonprofit permanent control of its 150,000+ title archive. The buy ends months of uncertainty about the store’s future on Roosevelt Way.

Seattle Children’s Theatre withdrew its planned Kennedy Center engagement for Young Dragon after talks with artists, partners and the Bruce Lee family.

Seattle’s Varsity Theatre closed on Jan. 15, 2026 after more than 80 years. Operators blamed rising costs and pandemic‑era fallout as students and neighbors said goodbye.

The Tacoma Arts Commission has allocated $147,000 to fund 30 community arts projects for 2026, enhancing public arts experiences across different cultures in Tacoma.

The Artists at the Center initiative in Seattle, through partnerships and funding from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken, has awarded $106,000 to 22 local artists for the 2025/26 cycle, promoting cultural engagement at the Seattle Center.

Seattle's ARTS at King Street Station exhibition, "Living and Loving Under the Carceral State," highlights the effects of mass incarceration on families.

Everett is offering a $40,000 Cultural Arts Grant for 2026 to support local arts, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity, with applications accepted between Oct. 16 and Nov. 26.

Damaged musical instruments from a bomb cyclone have been repurposed into art by the Downtown Issaquah Association and Hammond Ashley Violins, resulting in the "Strings of Change" exhibit, showing at the Historic Shell Station in Issaquah.

Clark County is revisiting its agricultural lands study to align growth with environmental preservation, engaging the public in an open house discussion.

Tacoma plans a month-long arts festival in October, featuring a variety of events, including music, dance, visual arts, workshops, and a chance to visit local artists' studios. The opening Kaleidoscope Party starts on October 4.

The Creative Advantage Institute will return to the Seattle Art Museum on September 27, offering educators a day of arts-focused professional development.

Seattle's Waterfront Park features 'Family,' a set of cedar sculptures by sculptor Qwalsius-Shaun Peterson, celebrating Coast Salish heritage with figures of a family overseeing Elliott Bay.

Bellevue's Cultural Conversations program is relaunching with its new series, offering community discussions on shaping the city's future, starting September 15 at Bellevue Botanical Garden.