In 1953, Life Magazine published a widely read story titled “Mystic Painters of the Northwest.” It put Seattle in the spotlight as a creative hub of modernist art. A new exhibition at Seattle Art Museum explores modernist art in the Northwest, beyond the major artists. Theresa Papanikolas curated “Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest.” We met recently at the museum to get a tour of the exhibition.

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In 1953, Life Magazine published a widely read story titled <a href="https://www.historylink.org/File/5342">&ldquo;Mystic Painters of the Northwest.&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;It put Seattle in the spotlight as a creative hub of modernist art. A new exhibition at Seattle Art Museum explores modernist art in the Northwest, beyond the major artists. Theresa Papanikolas curated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/exhibitions/beyond-mysticism-the-modern-northwest">&ldquo;Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest.&rdquo;</a> We met recently at the museum to get a tour of the exhibition.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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In 1953, Life Magazine published a widely read story titled “Mystic Painters of the Northwest.” It put Seattle in the spotlight as a creative hub of modernist art. A new exhibition at Seattle Art Museum explores modernist art in the Northwest, beyond the major artists. Theresa Papanikolas curated “Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest.” We met recently at the museum to get a tour of the exhibition.

We go "Beyond Mysticism" at SAM's modern art exhibition

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, Washington state's Democratic party is facing a competitive election season, and its fiercest challengers are other Democrats.

Next, Friday was May Day across the US, and here in Seattle, a march and rally started at Cal Anderson park. On hand was a new group called the Seattle Singing Resistance… inspired by the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota. 

And finally, a story from the city of Battle Ground in southern Washington…

A social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School was suspended eight months ago for what she said at a politically charged time, and she’s still working to be allowed back in the classroom.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
First, Washington state's Democratic party is facing a competitive election season, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/are-wa-democrats-moving-left-primary-challengers-suggest-so">and its fiercest challengers are other Democrats.</a>
Next, Friday was May Day across the US, and here in Seattle, a march and rally started at Cal Anderson park. On hand was a new group called the <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-area-organizers-adopt-and-adapt-minnesota-s-ice-protest-tactics">Seattle Singing Resistance&hellip; inspired by the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota.&nbsp;</a>
And finally,<a href="https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/23/battle-ground-teacher-censor-charlie-kirk/"> a story from the city of Battle Ground in southern Washington&hellip;</a>
A social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School was suspended eight months ago for what she said at a politically charged time, and she&rsquo;s still working to be allowed back in the classroom.
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…  First, Washington state's Democratic party is facing a competitive election season, and its fiercest challengers are other Democrats.  Next, Friday was May Day across the US, and here in Seattle, a march and rally started at Cal Anderson park. On hand was a new group called the Seattle Singing Resistance… inspired by the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota.   And finally, a story from the city of Battle Ground in southern Washington…  A social studies teacher at Battle Ground High School was suspended eight months ago for what she said at a politically charged time, and she’s still working to be allowed back in the classroom.

Weekend Listen: Washington’s elected Democrats face challenges from the left, how Seattle anti-ICE protestors are learning from Minneapolis, and after the dismissal of a Battle Ground high school teacher, other educators censor their curricula

Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

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Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-opens-its-first-warehouse-for-salvaged-lumber">first warehouse</a> for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Legal challenges move quickly against WA's new requirements for elected sheriffs, Seattle opens its first warehouse for salvaged lumber, and the Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's number this weekend.

Friday Evening Headlines

This week…

Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.

New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.

And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.

Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

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This week&hellip;
Washington state is suing Albertson&rsquo;s for deceptive BOGO deals.
New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.
And a &ldquo;good samaritan&rdquo; from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.
Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

This week…  Washington state is suing Albertson’s for deceptive BOGO deals.  New stats from Pike Place Market say the car-free pilot could be helping increase business.  And a “good samaritan” from Richland turned in a couple of overdue library books 64 years late.  Too Beautiful to Live Co-Host Andrew Walsh and author Geraldine DeRuiter are here to break down the week.

We go "Beyond Mysticism" at SAM's modern art exhibition

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