We just posted the first story of the season from our ongoing partnership with the University of Washington’s Department of Communication journalism students and the Common Language Project: a multimedia look at the Buckaroo Tavern, which is closing its doors after 72 years in Fremont.

“A terrific development in the past year for our journalism program is the creation of a partnership with Next Door Media,” explains David Domke, the department’s chair. “The goal of these projects isn’t hard-hitting breaking news: it’s to delve into the real lives and experiences of Seattleites.”

And stay tuned — more stories are on the way.