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
News WA Supreme Court dismisses recall effort against Mayor Durkan Justices say allegations of endangering public safety were “deeply troubling,” but also “factually and legally insufficient," in unanimous ruling. by David Kroman / October 8, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: The pink elephant in the room Plus, spilling blood to get inside a Seattle music venue. by Brangien Davis / October 8, 2020
News Poll: King County voters want to change — not defund — police The Crosscut/Elway Poll finds voters support funding social services, but aren't ready to tear down law enforcement just yet. by David Kroman / October 8, 2020
Politics Urban-suburban political divide is shrinking — at least in King County The Crosscut/Elway Poll found the issue of policing and public safety is an important factor in regional voters’ choice for president this year. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 8, 2020
Politics BLM protests largely supported by Seattle and King County voters, poll says Voters supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement say protesters aren't to blame for any violence during demonstrations. by Lilly Fowler / October 8, 2020
Culture My heart (and arm) bleeds for the Seattle music scene Giving blood at the Moore Theatre, a music writer hopes the city’s struggling venues will live to see an encore. by Charles R. Cross / October 8, 2020
Politics Culp, Inslee debate WA economy, climate crisis and racial justice The two candidates gave voters a clear choice on the issues and offered up two distinct leadership styles. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 7, 2020
Opinion Five Washington state election officials on voting in 2020 Voters are anxious about their ballots. Here's how to make sure things go smoothly ahead of the General Election. by Julie Wise & Julie Anderson & Mary Hall & Garth Fell & Paul Andrews / October 7, 2020
News Crosscut Documentaries: Living with a Pandemic Washingtonians try to make sense out of a year of stress, unrest and uncertainty. by Crosscut Visuals Staff / October 7, 2020
Culture Seattle writer’s new book explores being young, brown and awkward With Living Color, Donna Miscolta turns her ‘demons of the past’ into fictional stories of quiet strength. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / October 7, 2020
Politics Watch: Jay Inslee and Loren Culp gubernatorial debate The candidates addressed voters in a televised debate Wednesday night. You can rewatch the event here. by Anne Christnovich / October 7, 2020
Culture Dynasty status? Seattle Storm wins WNBA championship again The powerhouse franchise has become the city's most triumphant sports organization — and they still don't have a permanent home arena. by Samantha Allen / October 6, 2020
Politics Loren Culp vs. Jay Inslee: Their views on guns, BLM, COVID-19 and more The candidates for Washington governor hold wildly different views on just about everything. by Melissa Santos / October 6, 2020
Opinion Seattle in turmoil as 2020 elections loom We’re a boomtown beset with idealism, but we’ll still need federal help to realize our dreams. by Knute Berger / October 6, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Why this homelessness story stuck with us Homeless youth are difficult to interview, so stories like the one "Patrick" shared are stark, rare and hard to forget. by Mark Baumgarten / October 6, 2020
News Census outreach in high gear for Native groups across WA The pandemic has been just another hurdle for tribal leaders and organizations working hard to improve historically low counts in Native American communities. by Emily McCarty / October 5, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: A pandemic-sized strain on Washington parks The state’s park system has been the ultimate outdoor refuge this year, but crowds, trash and social distancing have caused stress. by Sarah Hoffman / October 5, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it. by Melissa Santos / October 2, 2020
Environment Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later An epic season of smoke damages our environment and economy in ways that could last much longer than the haze. by Hannah Weinberger / October 2, 2020 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2020