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
Opinion Inaccuracies undermine Seattle’s debate over eviction ban The Seattle Times ran an opinion piece rife with errors and distortions. It’s time to set the record straight. by Katie Wilson / September 29, 2021
Environment Podcast | A reluctant birder dabbles in an exploding pandemic pastime Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 29, 2021
Politics Weekly WA newspaper fined $15,000 for selling election coverage The Tacoma Weekly got slapped down by campaign finance regulators last week, who said its illegal move undermined journalism. by Melissa Santos / September 28, 2021
News How Washington courts allow for private prosecutions A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 28, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS What will it take to earn your vote? Question Seattle candidates here We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city. by Ana Sofia Knauf / September 28, 2021
News Seattle mayor proposes increasing police staffing in 2022 budget Mayor Jenny Durkan's final proposed budget is aided by new taxes, a recovering economy and mountains of federal relief. by David Kroman / September 27, 2021 / Updated Sep. 27 at 5:25 p.m.
Opinion A new book puts homelessness at the center of Seattle history Local author Josephine Ensign reveals how the city’s long legacy of poverty is crucial to understanding our current crisis. by Mason Bryan / September 27, 2021
Equity Remote work affects microaggressions for some WA employees Slights that unintentionally express prejudice are part of professional life for many. How has the pandemic shifted those experiences? by Maleeha Syed / September 27, 2021
Politics Seattle’s District 9 race: How Oliver and Nelson’s visions diverge The candidates’ stances differ on major topics, including housing, policing and taxation. by David Kroman / September 24, 2021
Environment Even in the greenest places, phasing out natural gas isn’t easy A task force in Bellingham encountered reluctance over a proposal that required new buildings to use electricity over natural gas. by Ysabelle Kempe Grist / September 24, 2021
Equity Podcast | The founders of The 19th discuss the future of journalism Amanda Zamora and Emily Ramshaw share the lessons learned in the first year of their industry-bending journalism startup. by Mark Baumgarten & Starla Sampaco / September 24, 2021
Culture ArtSEA: The Ellensburg art house 42 years in the making Plus, Seattle Center says go skate or go home and new cultural venues are opening doors. by Brangien Davis / September 23, 2021
Equity New rules help open WA pot industry to those with criminal records The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system. by Melissa Santos / September 23, 2021
News Washington moves to enforce vaccine mandates, even if workers leave The state’s vaccine mandates are among the most stringent in the nation. Will other states follow? by Alex Brown Stateline / September 23, 2021
Politics Seattle City Council Position 8 race is more competitive than expected While incumbent Teresa Mosqueda went into her reelection bid with little known competition, the primary results changed the race. by Nate Sanford / September 22, 2021
Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Culture Seattle’s indie movie theaters reopen their doors Fans of art house films and niche festivals are returning to local venues (with masks and vax cards). by Misha Berson / September 22, 2021
Environment Podcast | Hunting for one of Washington’s rarest flowers Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 22, 2021
Culture In Seattle, public health resisters have always pushed back From sewage to milk to vaccinations, naysayers have always obstructed mandates and measures. by Knute Berger / September 21, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet Crosscut’s communities reporter, Maleeha Syed Here's how she is approaching a new beat at Crosscut covering different communities around the state. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2021