News Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 2, 2023
News Tahoma superintendent resigns after child sex-abuse investigation Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / September 25, 2023
News Parents outraged Tahoma School District failed to stop accused predator The district admitted it was negligent in employing paraeducator Bryan Neyers for nearly five years after being told of his behavior. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / August 29, 2023
Equity Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / July 4, 2023
News Housing restrictions are leaving more PNW sex offenders homeless Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 25, 2023
Crosscut Festival Audie Cornish talks her Crosscut Ideas Fest interview with Ibram X. Kendi The host of CNN's podcast The Assignment previews her chat with the author of How to Be an Anti-Racist. by Caroline Gerdes / April 20, 2023
Crosscut Festival Crosscut Ideas Festival takes on climate challenges and solutions From drought to the biodiversity crisis, our speakers will tackle some of the biggest environmental issues facing our planet — and our backyard. by Caroline Gerdes / April 13, 2023
Crosscut Festival Rachel Belle wants to know your last meal, but not in a morbid way At the Crosscut Ideas Festival, Food Network’s Marc Summers joins a live recording of the Your Last Meal podcast. by Caroline Gerdes / April 6, 2023
Crosscut Festival 7 authors (and their books) coming to the Crosscut Ideas Festival Learn about self-realization from Deepak Chopra, the Trump administration from Michael Cohen and antiracist thought from Ibram X. Kendi. by Caroline Gerdes / March 30, 2023
Crosscut Festival Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings talks ChatGPT, life in Seattle and more We caught up with the record-breaking contestant and now-host ahead of his appearance at the Crosscut Ideas Festival. by Caroline Gerdes / March 13, 2023