Northwest Reports

Reporter Mai Hoang discusses the growing issue in Central Washington and the efforts to build permanent supportive housing.

Writer Jas Keimig discusses their work profiling current creators and researching the lives of those who shouldn't be forgotten.

As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson’s nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native’s history of advocacy.

With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through.

In Seattle and across the country, police have adopted the use of bikes for crowd control. It’s become big business and a big concern.

Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session.

Emergency actions put money in the hands of struggling small businesses — and opened the door for some scammers. Brandon Block shares his reporting.

We asked Washington voters their opinions on the Court and their thoughts on current cases. Pollster Stuart Elway shares his takeaways.

Reporter Andrew Engelson discusses WA's 1998 ban of the practice, and what UW has done since to increase racial equity on campus.

Crosscut reporter Hannah Weinberger discusses the Seattle policy that many homeowners don't even know exists.

Crosscut reporter Luna Reyna discusses how housing inequities affect the Suquamish Tribe and how federal funds could help provide affordable options.

Reporter Josh Cohen discusses the city's plans — and readers' moonshot dreams — to improve the central business core.

Director Thanh Tan's postwar experience led her to help refugees after the fall of Kabul and make a Crosscut docu-series about their plight.

Reporter Maleeha Syed talks about revisiting Washington's worst mass shooting without reopening wounds.

Ten years after his death, the Seattle painter is having a moment. Reporter Margo Vansynghel discusses the increased interest in his work.