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
Environment Human Elements: A lone ranger rides for the wolves in rural WA Daniel Curry spends his days on horseback studying wolves’ migration patterns and deterring them from encroaching on the human landscape. by Sarah Hoffman / February 24, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Comedy, dance and bankruptcy, now showing on Seattle stages Plus, Bumbershoot is back with more art than ever and SIFF announces its venue lineup for spring. by Brangien Davis / February 23, 2023
News Some farmers question WA state's plan to pay workers overtime Implementing the 40-hour work week could cause a financial challenge for tree-fruit growers, where mechanization is minimal. by Mai Hoang / February 23, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Calling all Seattle filmmakers: Want your own Crosscut series? Crosscut Origins is a new docuseries premiering next week — and we're launching a $40k grant for a local director to produce Season Two. by Sarah Menzies / February 23, 2023
News As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? by Josh Cohen / February 22, 2023
News Two Pike Place totem poles to be removed — but maybe not for good Despite controversy, the 50-foot cedar poles could be reinstalled before Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park reopens this fall. by Luna Reyna / February 22, 2023
News Podcast | The burden of rent in Washington’s smaller cities Places like Walla Walla, Yakima and Spokane are not the affordable alternatives they once were, but solutions could be coming. by Sara Bernard / February 22, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023
Politics Seattle exotic dancers organize to improve 'predatory' conditions House fees and shared tips are causing some strip-club workers to actually lose money. Can liquor licenses and increased oversight help? by John Stang / February 21, 2023
Politics WA may soon expand dual-credit programs for high schoolers A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students. by Taija PerryCook / February 21, 2023
Politics Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 20, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 14
Politics Seattle's social housing measure is likely to pass As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 17
Environment Human Elements: Glass creations inspired by PNW marine life Based on Lopez Island, artist and environmentalist Raven Skyriver breathes endangered Salish Sea animals into fragile glass. by Sarah Hoffman / February 17, 2023
News How a Texas ruling on abortion pills would affect Washington Medication abortion would remain legal. But the lawsuit could disrupt patient care, exacerbate side effects and create logistical barriers. by Megan Burbank / February 17, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: Swaddle yourself in soft Seattle art Sink into pillowy shows of textile and fiber art in Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Vashon Island, Kirkland and Bellingham. by Brangien Davis / February 16, 2023
Politics Push to decriminalize fades as WA Senate considers new drug law Lawmakers are starkly divided over how to handle substance possession, even as one bill moves forward. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 16, 2023
Culture A Gates Foundation exhibit examines the many meanings of motherhood Breast pumps, antique forceps and a pink glass uterus: how doctors, industrial designers and three Seattle artists tackle the topic of reproduction. by Nimra Ahmad / February 16, 2023
Environment Oh deer: Thriving herds are overcrowding the San Juan Islands The Columbian black-tail deer has become a habitat threat, creating ideal conditions for invasive plants and forest fires. by Brian Payton Hakai Magazine / February 16, 2023
News How WA's worst mass shooting isolated Seattle's Chinese Americans The Wah Mee tragedy shook the Chinatown-International District 40 years ago. The ensuing media coverage further traumatized a grieving community. by Maleeha Syed / February 15, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 15-22 A music-filled week includes Yo La Tengo at The Neptune, Black Belt Eagle Scout at Neumos and The Roots with Questlove. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 15, 2023