For nearly as long as movies have been made, books have served as inspiration — for better or worse.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/project-hail-mary-books-vs-movies-andy-weir-novel-phil-lord-chris-miller-film
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Books vs. movies: Why adapting a hit novel can be a real 'Hail Mary'

For nearly as long as movies have been made, books have served as inspiration — for better or worse.

Wool weaving nearly went the way of the woolly dog, a breed that once thrived in the Coast Salish communities but went extinct in the wake of colonialism. Today, an exhibition at Seattle’s Burke Museum showcases both ancestral and contemporary works, thanks in part to a local instructor who is helping its revival and teaching the next generation of weavers.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/coast-salish-wool-weaving-once-nearly-lost-enjoys-a-renaissance
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Coast Salish wool weaving, once nearly lost, enjoys a renaissance

Wool weaving nearly went the way of the woolly dog, a breed that once thrived in the Coast Salish communities but went extinct in the wake of colonialism. Today, an exhibition at Seattle’s Burke Museum showcases both ancestral and contemporary works, thanks in part to a local instructor who is helping its revival and teaching the next generation of weavers.

"Star Trek," a fan frontier, with voyages spanning multiple series. Its 60-year mission has explored humanity's potential and a hopeful future. But with the newest string of shows, has "Star Trek" boldly gone off the rails?
Even if it has, the ideals that hold up "Star Trek" require longtime fans to make room for the newest series.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/did-star-trek-jump-the-shark-or-has-something-else-happened
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'Starfleet Academy' isn't for everybody, but 'Star Trek' still is (Did 'Star Trek' jump the targ?)

"Star Trek," a fan frontier, with voyages spanning multiple series. Its 60-year mission has explored humanity's potential and a hopeful future. But with the newest string of shows, has "Star Trek" boldly gone off the rails? Even if it has, the ideals that hold up "Star Trek" require longtime fans to make room for the newest series.

Ohio State’s viral a capella group Buck That! proceeds to Midwest ICCA semifinals

The International Championship of Collegiate A Capella is not merely a “Pitch Perfect” plotline — it is entirely real, and Ohio State’s Buck That! a capella team is dominating the competition.  Buck That!, one of Ohio State’s competitive men’s a capella groups, have advanced to the semifinals in the 2026 Midwest International Championship of Collegiate […]

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Sci-fi fare about space travel and aliens isn't always embraced by wide audiences, but with "Project Hail Mary," moviegoers will be more than satisfied and plenty happy they made the trip to the theater.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/project-hail-mary-movie-review
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Will 'Project Hail Mary' soar higher than 'The Martian'?

Sci-fi fare about space travel and aliens isn't always embraced by wide audiences, but with "Project Hail Mary," moviegoers will be more than satisfied and plenty happy they made the trip to the theater.

Arguably the most magical time of the year in Western Washington is almost here: cherry blossom season.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/when-will-university-of-washington-cherry-blossoms-bloom-in-2026
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When will UW's cherry blossoms bloom in 2026?

Arguably the most magical time of the year in Western Washington is almost here: cherry blossom season.

Album review: ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ falls short of the rest of Harry Styles’ discography

Harry Styles made his return to the music scene, releasing his fourth studio album “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” Friday.  Styles rose to fame in 2010 as a member of the hit boy band, One Direction. After the group’s split in 2015, Styles went on to launch his solo career with his self-titled debut […]

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Album review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’ maintains a healthy balance between disco-pop and stripped-down ballads

Harry Styles’ fourth album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” was released Friday. It’s been met with mixed reviews across the board, with Pitchfork rating it a 5.6/10. Some say it’s too much disco and not enough kissing — for others, it’s the opposite.  The Lantern’s Managing Design Editor, Audrey Coleman, and Managing Arts & […]

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Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/your-winter-paralympics-primer-what-who-and-how-to-watch
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Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who, and how to watch

Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.

Why you should judge a book by its cover, according to a PNW designer

You know the phrase: Don't judge a book by its cover. I could not disagree more.