Podcast | Who owns the trees outside your window? Crosscut reporter Hannah Weinberger discusses the Seattle policy that many homeowners don't even know exists. Season 1 , Episode 19 / April 12, 2023
Human Elements The Hatcher A 30-year quest to save a Washington native freshwater turtle. March 24, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Saving a Washington native freshwater turtle In Seattle, Woodland Park zookeeper Bill McDowell cares for the eggs of the endangered Western pond turtle before they are released into the wild. by Sarah Hoffman / March 24, 2023 / Updated at 2:53pm
Human Elements The Range Rider Range rider Daniel Curry is a wolf- and cow-protecting cowboy. February 24, 2023
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
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
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
Human Elements The Glassblower Lifelike creations celebrate endangered PNW marine animals. February 17, 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
Culture Seattle’s new convention center features $7.75M in local art One of the largest and most expensive projects in the city’s history brings Northwest Indigenous works to the fore. by Margo Vansynghel / January 25, 2023
Equity Study reveals internet access inequities in Seattle and Portland CenturyLink offers some poorer neighborhoods with more residents of color slower internet for higher prices, an analysis found. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 4, 2023
Environment Skip the woodchipper: Salvaged city trees are the new lumber From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars. by Alex Brown Stateline / December 20, 2022
Politics Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez won't seek reelection Juarez, the first Indigenous woman to hold the position, was selected by her colleagues to serve as council president in January 2022. by Josh Cohen / December 12, 2022
Politics Breaking down Seattle's $7.4B final budget The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more. by Josh Cohen / November 30, 2022 / Updated November 30 at 8:40 a.m.
News Honoring the deaths of 289 homeless King County residents This year, St. James Cathedral's annual Mass marked a grim record: the highest number of deaths in the tradition's 20-year history. by Josh Cohen / November 16, 2022
Politics Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold. by Josh Cohen / November 11, 2022