Politics ‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall Tax increases and budget cuts for Washington could be on the horizon during a legislative special session. by Melissa Santos / June 17, 2020
News AR-15s complicate anti-racism protests across Washington While some businesses are asking for armed help, others say they want none of it. Residents, police and city officials are also feeling the tension. by Emily McCarty / June 17, 2020
Environment In Seattle’s CHAZ, a community garden takes root Marcus Henderson’s edible act of resistance began with a single basil sprout. Now he wants to feed a revolution and redefine public space. by Hannah Weinberger / June 15, 2020
Equity Protests ‘like the world’s never seen.’ What comes next in Seattle? Local leaders call the current demonstrations a new era for civil rights. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 12, 2020
Politics Black consultants accuse WA Democratic groups of racism Consultants of color say they’re systematically left off ‘the list’ of who gets hired for campaigns. They have ideas to fix that. by Melissa Santos / June 12, 2020 / Updated 4 p.m. June 12
Opinion Todos necesitamos ayuda frente a la pandemia. Las familias indocumentadas no la están recibiendo Washington debería proveer apoyo económico para los migrantes indocumentados. Sin esa ayuda, muchos de nosotros nos enfrentamos a lo impensable. by Antonio Salazar / June 11, 2020
Opinion We all need pandemic relief. Undocumented families aren't getting it Washington state should provide financial help for undocumented immigrants. Without it, many of us face the unthinkable. by Antonio Salazar / June 11, 2020
News For community health clinics, one medical crisis could cause another The coronavirus is depleting the financial reserves of many rural clinics, which are often the only health care choices for low-income patients. by Emily McCarty / June 11, 2020
Environment Seattle health workers march to expose racism as a health crisis Health professionals don't want people ‘to survive COVID-19, and then get murdered by police.’ by Hannah Weinberger / June 10, 2020
Opinion How Seattle's unemployed survived the Great Depression Built around the principle of mutual aid, the Unemployed Citizens League organized to help the poor and influence local politics. by Katie Wilson / June 10, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS What can Congress do for WA in 2020? Ask Sen. Patty Murray The state’s senior senator is sitting down with Crosscut for a free virtual conversation on June 15. by Anne Christnovich / June 10, 2020
Opinion From the Northwest to the White House: The fascists are here We've failed to warn against fascism in the past. Let's not make that mistake again. by Knute Berger / June 9, 2020
Politics WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession A $7 billion shortfall is predicted — so far. Here’s a look at some of the services and state programs that could get cut. by Melissa Santos / June 9, 2020 / 1:29 p.m. June 9
Environment Inside the sting that caught a Northwest wildlife killing ring How technology in a remote area of the Oregon-Washington border helped stop a brutal spate of coldblooded animal killing. by Bryan Schatz High Country News / June 8, 2020
Culture A short, violent history of Puget Sound uprisings, protests and riots Social unrest, shattered glass and spilled blood have always been a part of the Seattle region's history by Knute Berger / June 5, 2020