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
Culture Seattle is seeing a surge of Indigenous public art New works by local Native artists let everyone know: You are on Indigenous land. by Margo Vansynghel / October 11, 2021
Equity Indigenous families on the epidemic of missing and murdered women Three Native Americans from the Pacific Northwest reflect on the lack of attention for their missing loved ones and the search for justice. by Maleeha Syed / October 11, 2021
Environment Disaster preparedness takes center stage for Seattle volunteer group ‘When the earth shakes, your neighbor is going to be your first responder.’ by Hannah Weinberger / October 8, 2021
Politics Podcast | Alicia Garza on the power of the movement for Black lives The Black Lives Matter co-founder discusses how recent social movements are challenging Americans to press for real change. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: A multicolor show of Black identity in Seattle Plus, a tribute to NW public art legend Phillip Levine in Georgetown, and bevy of body art at Pioneer Square galleries. by Brangien Davis / October 7, 2021
Environment The West’s housing crisis pushes unhoused families to live in forests They live nomadic lifestyles, setting up tents and amenities on public lands far from populated areas. by Sarah Tory High Country News / October 7, 2021
Environment Rare beluga whale sighting in Puget Sound stirs excitement — and concern Marine mammal conservation groups are working to get a health assessment of the whale, which was identified from a video taken Sunday. by Hannah Weinberger / October 7, 2021
News Seattle city attorney’s race: A stark choice marks the 2021 ballot Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy present widely varying visions for Seattle criminal justice system. by David Kroman / October 6, 2021
Environment Podcast | Why the ancient stories of Mount Rainier matter now Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / October 6, 2021
Politics Watch | Tacoma mayoral candidates debate housing, homelessness and police Crosscut’s Melissa Santos moderates the debate between incumbent Victoria Woodards and challenger Steve Haverly. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 6, 2021
Politics How Tacoma mayoral candidates compare on the issues Victoria Woodards, the incumbent, faces a challenge from Steve Haverly, a political newcomer with a background in construction management. by Melissa Santos / October 5, 2021
Opinion When it comes to redistricting in WA, gridlock might be a good thing Keeping the gerrymander at bay may mean passing the buck. by Katie Wilson / October 5, 2021 / Updated at 1:43 p.m. on October 5, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How a friendship and a new book transformed my view of Seattle A UW professor’s difficult book provides an important glimpse at the city, from the perspective of its most marginalized residents. by Mason Bryan / October 5, 2021
Environment In Vancouver’s quest to be the ‘greenest city,’ a cautionary tale Ten years after its leaders embarked on this effort, the Canadian city still has a long way to go. by Shannon Osaka Grist / October 4, 2021
Politics Redistricting in Washington state: What's at stake in 2021 Commissioners — two Democratic and two Republican appointees — just submitted their proposed new voting district lines. by Melissa Santos / October 1, 2021 / Updated 9:35 a.m. Oct. 1, 2021
Opinion Whatever move Sue Bird makes next, her legacy is secure After the Seattle Storm’s narrow loss in the WNBA playoffs, the basketball legend considers retirement. And that’s OK. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2021
Environment Podcast | What animals can tell us about humanity Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis and philosopher Peter Singer discuss the complex relationship between people and the other creatures they rely on. by Mark Baumgarten & Hannah Weinberger / October 1, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s new light rail stations mean more public art Plus, film festivals showcasing topics from Jacques Cousteau to a South Asian coming of age. by Brangien Davis / September 30, 2021
News King County crisis services ask for clarity on police intervention Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls. by David Kroman / September 30, 2021
Culture New exhibit reveals how historic ‘bird’s-eye’ maps helped WA sell itself 19th century mapmakers hoped to draw settlers to the region with idealized vistas of emerging Northwest towns. by Taha Ebrahimi / September 29, 2021