Culture Photos from the final days of ‘Buttcracker’ The spirit of Seattle’s heavy metal spoof of ‘The Nutcracker’ lives on. by Dorothy Edwards / January 27, 2020
News In Seattle, grandmothers raising kids have to rely on each other For kinship caregivers raising another family member's children, state support lags behind assistance for foster parents. by Dorothy Edwards / January 13, 2020
News Crosscut’s 2019 in photos Our photojournalists reflect on the photos that resonated with them this year. by Dorothy Edwards & Matt M. McKnight / December 23, 2019
News Military families are getting sick from mold in their homes. Now they’re suing A recent Army report showed that some residents at Joint Base Lewis-McChord worried about facing reprisals if they raised concerns or complained. by Kevin Knodell / November 21, 2019
Politics Fear of a new nuclear arms race revives hotbed of anti-nuclear action Trump's plans for escalation kick off a new chapter in Washington's long history with nuclear proliferation and resistance. by Kevin Knodell / October 18, 2019
Culture 'Outcasts within the outcast community': Seattle's LGBTQ gun club upends stereotypes Pink Pistols offers queer gun owners empowerment, inclusion and community. by Dorothy Edwards / August 2, 2019
Environment Meet 21 people changing the face of science and tech in the Northwest These scientists are building an inclusive future for STEM in Washington state — and beyond. by Manola Secaira & Hannah Weinberger & Sarah Hoffman & Liz Brazile & Dorothy Edwards & Ted Alvarez / July 29, 2019
Tech The Nerdy Girls of Ellensburg are building robots to dismantle the patriarchy Parker and Greta Mayer helped girls and the queer community find their place in STEM in rural Washington through robotics. Are boys next? by Dorothy Edwards / May 30, 2019
Politics As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. by Kevin Knodell / May 27, 2019
Politics How Trump’s wall could hurt WA’s wildfire readiness An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration. by Kevin Knodell / March 26, 2019