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 How WA officials are fighting election interference in 2020 Intelligence agencies are warning of attempts to mislead voters. Here’s what you need to know. by Melissa Santos / October 29, 2020
Opinion What divesting from Seattle police is really about The mayor and police officials wants to “reimagine” public safety, but to change policing we need to imagine safety for the first time. by Angélica Cházaro / October 29, 2020
Culture Art Pulse: Seattle filmmaker reimagines Skagit Valley as a horror movie With an all-local cast and crew, ‘Skagit’ explores the inherent terror of the Pacific Northwest’s natural gloom. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / October 29, 2020
Equity Hoh Tribe partners with SpaceX to get online, but rural demand remains high Without adequate internet access, rural tribes across Washington are struggling with schooling, health care and more — especially during a pandemic. by Manola Secaira / October 29, 2020
News Jail inmates can vote in Washington — but they may not know it Attorneys are trying to bring voter outreach to jails, where many may not have access to a ballot or know they can register. by David Kroman / October 28, 2020
Opinion Capitalism, competition, and why antitrust is so confusing Antitrust law lies at the fault line where the ideology of the capitalist marketplace begins to self-destruct. by Katie Wilson / October 28, 2020
Culture Coronavirus sparks a radio drama revival in Seattle With live theater on hold, local venues find that an old form of storytelling is new again. by Margo Vansynghel / October 28, 2020
Opinion How important is Washington’s lieutenant governor? Democratic candidates Marko Liias and Denny Heck are vying for an office that may not even be necessary. by Knute Berger / October 27, 2020
Politics WA election campaign staff protest working conditions, poor pay A collective of campaign workers across the state says it’s tired of working crazy hours with no job security or health care. by Melissa Santos / October 27, 2020 / 8:09 a.m. October 27, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Why Washingtonians deserve a closer look at their democracy Ahead of the 2020 election, Crosscut contributors helped us examine the current state of our democracy. by Mason Bryan / October 27, 2020
Culture Three reasons you should watch ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ From Wenatchee to Broadway, and now, Amazon Prime: This Tony-nominated play arrives at a pivotal moment for the Supreme Court. by Misha Berson / October 27, 2020
Politics Pandemic makes Washington voters political in a new way ‘Country club’ Republicans adrift. Rural Democrats bolting the party. Seattle liberals fired up. It’s very 2020. by Levi Pulkkinen / October 26, 2020
News The New Normal | When you need dialysis, staying home is harder While others stay in during the pandemic, kidney patients must leave the home for life-saving treatment. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 26, 2020
News WA COVID-19 rules have changed. What you need to know. Gov. Jay Inslee has moved some areas of the state into Phase 2 of the new reopening plans. We answer your questions here. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 26, 2020 / Updated Feb. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m.
News Inmates with mental illness are illegally stuck in WA jails The pandemic has made a bad situation worse: a backlog of people in jail who shouldn’t be. by David Kroman / October 23, 2020
Opinion As the pandemic rages, my mother's memory fades In this long season of loss, I've learned to search for beauty in the everyday. by Kimberly Goode / October 23, 2020
Environment As Tulalip elders die from COVID-19, tribes lose more than family When sisters Geraldine Williams and Christine Enick died, Tulalip youth lost generations of language, tradition and knowledge. by Andy Yamashita / October 23, 2020
Culture Podcast | Is this the end of live music in Seattle? Journalist Charles R. Cross tells us what live music has done for this city, and what could happen if local venues don’t see any economic relief. by Mark Baumgarten / October 23, 2020
Politics WA lieutenant governor candidates try to stand out in debate State Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood, and U.S. Rep. Denny Heck both are seeking to become the second-in-line to Washington's governor. by Melissa Santos / October 22, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Goddess power to get you through the election Plus, picks for the Earshot Jazz Festival. by Brangien Davis / October 22, 2020