For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2024
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Opinion Mayor Durkan, don’t break your $30M affordable housing promise Last year’s sale of the “Mercer Megablock” in South Lake Union was meant to benefit community development, not plug a budget hole. by Laura Loe & Angela Ying / November 9, 2020
News Seattle seeks state’s help to reduce power of police unions The long-shot appeal to Olympia is making some labor representatives nervous. by David Kroman / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The economy As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Katie Wilson / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: Truth and reconciliation As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Fawn Sharp & Matthew Randazzo V / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The rights of LGBTQ people As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Samantha Allen / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: The moderate Democrat As the Biden-Harris administration looms, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Lola E. Peters / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: Washington state Republicans As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by John Carlson / November 9, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: Climate policy As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Benji Backer / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Opinion What a Biden presidency could mean for WA politics With a friendly administration and a shifting local party system, a political realignment could be underway. by Chris Vance / November 7, 2020
Politics No, Loren Culp’s bid for WA governor didn’t leave him jobless He’s not actually out of work — and the city of Republic didn’t exactly 'defund' its police department, as the Republican candidate claimed. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Sad, eager, hopeful: Readers react to the 2020 election Here’s what readers from around the region have been thinking about this week. We still want to hear from you, too. by Mohammed Kloub / November 6, 2020 / Updated 1 p.m., Nov. 9
Politics How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19 The pandemic is creating more ways for people to make their voices heard at the state Capitol without traveling in person to Olympia. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
News Vote on King County sheriff presents opening for police reform Following a summer of protests, voters approve charter amendments that could lead to a new reality for policing. by David Kroman / November 6, 2020
Environment What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising finds. by Mandy Godwin / November 6, 2020
Politics Podcast | Support grew for both Trump and Biden. So what now? Talk radio host Michael Medved and political science professor Christopher Parker consider the future of the parties and our nation. by Mark Baumgarten / November 6, 2020
Politics Anxiety in photos: Seattle voters await final election results As the race between Biden and Trump tightens in multiple states, our photojournalists captured the mood in Seattle. by Crosscut Visuals Staff / November 5, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Northwest escapes from election anxiety Plus, a 500-year plan for Whidbey Island. by Brangien Davis / November 5, 2020
Politics WA Democrats see path to cleaner fuels, capital gains tax after election Democrats already had strong majorities, but Tuesday’s election may have created an even more progressive Legislature than before. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2020