After peaceful demonstrations turn to chaos, Interstate 5 is shut down and the governor calls in the National Guard.

Courting voters on Zoom, making ice cream on Facebook Live — candidates get creative to try to win your vote.

J.J. Hastings came off the grid into a pandemic. Stranded in Washington, she started swabbing for the virus.

With gatherings limited, Farhiya Mohamed and her organization brought meals, supplies and joy to people’s homes during the holiday.

Unable to gather in person, the Seattle-area Muslim community is still finding ways to connect and serve during the year’s biggest holiday.

In a pandemic, supermarkets become front lines. The workers brave risks to keep the stores running safely.

From bird counts to COVID-19 testing, you can help researchers collect critical data from home.

The Elliott Bay Fishing Pier was a diverse hub where locals connected with surrounding nature. Will it ever come back?

King County Republicans used to dominate the suburbs. That era is over.

Here and beyond, reports of deaths by suicide indicate the mental health toll likely caused by the influenza pandemic.

Advocates worry for women, children and elders as abuse takes on new forms, making exit plans and reporting even more difficult.

Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle.

Most people in King County are adapting, according to a UW survey, but researchers worry depression and anxiety could amplify as the pandemic wears on.

Transplants vs. locals is the cultural permafrost always under Seattle's feet.

Businesses in Capitol Hill often hinge their year-round money made during Pride month. Now, they’re having to reconsider.