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Should Washington voters repeal its Millionaires Tax?

Millionaires Tax

Washington’s new Millionaires Tax is up for repeal this November, with I-645 supporters saying it'll grow into an income tax for everyone, while opponents warn repeal would cut funding for schools and health care. Watch the full debate on City Inside/Out.

 

Encore! The 5th Avenue Theatre celebrates a century

Celebrating a century at The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theater turns 100! Born in the heyday of vaudeville and silent films, this elegant Seattle landmark has outlasted multiplexes and streaming, and audiences keep coming back for Broadway-caliber shows. Take a look back at its colorful history on this month's episode of CityStream.

 

From ashes to brick: The material that reshaped Seattle

CityStream: The secret ingredient in some of Seattle's historic buildings

After the Great Seattle Fire leveled the city's original wooden downtown, leaders rebuilt in brick and stone, creating the big-city look we know today. But many of those historic buildings share a surprising secret, and it's been hiding in plain sight for more than a century.

 

Bailadores de Bronce dance their heritage forward

 Bailadores de Bronce

This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Bailadores de Bronce, the local Latino dance troupe known for its vibrant traditional dress and stunning choreography. For its dancers, every step carries meaning, keeping their heritage alive and building cultural pride.

 

Born out of protest, El Centro de La Raza’s enduring legacy

Born out of protest, El Centro de La Raza’s enduring legacy

While Bailadores de Bronce celebrates heritage through dance, El Centro de La Raza honors it through community action. In 1972, protesters took over the abandoned Beacon Hill Elementary School, and they never left. Today, the organization carries forward founder Roberto Maestas' vision, expanding services for Latinos across the region.