Zach Powers is a writer, editor, and MFA student telling stories about education, advocacy, and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Zach is a frequent contributor to The Seattle Times’ Pacific NW Magazine, the editor of Pacific Lutheran University’s Resolute Magazine, and an MFA student at the Rainier Writing Workshop. His writing has appeared in magazines and newspapers across the region, including The Seattle Times, The News Tribune, Pacific NW Magazine, The Anchorage Daily News, South Sound Magazine, Tacoma Weekly, Weekly Volcano, Evergreen Magazine, and Arches Magazine.
Featured Articles
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My maiden voyage: an evening spent sailing on Commencement Bay
The sun is beginning to set as we motor our way through Commencement Bay. Crew members unfold sails and unravel ropes as we weave through the anchored cargo freighters that wait their turn to dock at the Port of Tacoma. I’m invited to steer for a moment, the most tangible contribution I’ll make all evening. Feature in Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).
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A new squid game: Finding anglers, and cephalopods, at night in Seattle
Ballard’s Shilshole Bay Marina is beautiful this winter evening. Snowflakes crowd the sky and melt when they land. It’s only 8 p.m., but it feels like midnight as I walk down the pier. The only sound comes from waves gently slapping the rock jetty just beyond the pier. It’s almost hard to believe I’m still in Seattle. I’m the only one here. Feature in Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).
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When I left Alaska, I worried I’d left wilderness behind.
My son, Ellison, asked if we could go to the beach on a recent Sunday afternoon. It was chilly, although not raining, so we bundled up and headed to Titlow Park. “Dad, we’re the only people here!” Ellison shouted as we crossed the train tracks and he ran onto the lookout deck. Op-ed in The News Tribune.
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From Eastvold to Broadway
It’s 11 a.m. in Harlem. Justin Huertas ’09 and Kiki deLohr ’10 are feeling loose, relaxed — even a bit silly — as they sip coffee outside Sugar Hill Café. In a few short hours they will make their off-Broadway debuts in a musical written by Huertas. Feature in Resolute Magazine (Pacific Lutheran University)
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The People’s Librarian
Bannon found himself in the office of history professor Beth Kraig, discussing his plans for the future. He knew he wanted to pursue a career related to social justice and service. Kraig asked him a question that changed his life forever. “Have you ever thought about becoming a librarian?” Cover story for Resolute Magazine (Pacific Lutheran University)
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Members feed mind, body and soul at Seattle Kung Fu Club
Walking the streets of Seattle’s Chinatown International District, you’d be forgiven for not noticing the Seattle Kung Fu Club sign. The club is above a small business called Seattle Martial Arts Supplies, which is nestled between the Sizzling Pot King and Kau Kau restaurants. Feature in Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).
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Dragon boating on Lake Union
We’re not the first boat out on Lake Union, but almost. It’s 8:20 a.m., and I’ve joined the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club for its Saturday morning practice. We cruise by the Museum of History & Industry and the lakefront offices of AGC of Washington, Pemco Insurance and Google. It’s a beautiful way to see this corner of the Emerald City. Feature in Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).
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Pageantry and Protests
Some shook their heads in disbelief. Others wore expressions of shock. Two couldn’t stop tears from streaming down their rain-soaked cheeks. Though the group of Lutes, a recently out queer woman among them, initially planned to spend the morning as “neutral observers,” this was the moment their final embers of neutrality faded away. Feature for Pacific Lutheran University.
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When these boxing fans meet, everyone gets a ringside seat — but no one wants to sit
I’m among the first to arrive, but the television is already loud, and the cheering is even louder. “There you go, Josesito! Get that jab going!” It’s fight night at the Mercer Island apartment of Pedro Gomez, who hosts up to a dozen boxing fans six to eight times a year for the biggest of the big events. Feature in Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).
