News Crosscut Now: Seattle’s City Council elections are at a turning point Reporter Josh Cohen talks about crucial issues impacting voters. Plus, what’s behind high gas prices in WA and a peek into haunted hotels. by Paris Jackson / November 2, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Love, loss in Seattle author E.J. Koh’s debut novel ‘The Liberators’ chronicles a Korean family across generations. Plus, a youth homelessness program lags and the local impact of the Israel-Hamas war. by Paris Jackson / October 26, 2023
Politics Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts. by Joseph O’Sullivan / October 23, 2023
News Crosscut Now: WA small-business grants show mixed success on equity Plus, Indigenous college enrollment declines post-pandemic and the AG's office proposes rent rollbacks at a notorious Aberdeen mobile home park. by Paris Jackson / October 19, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Artist Rafael Soldi on masculinity and memory His new Frye exhibit explores themes of violence and connection. Plus, Armenians find community in Redmond and the race to save SeaTac’s largest forest. by Paris Jackson / October 12, 2023
Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 29, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Are WA schools a ground zero for political discord? Reporter Joseph O’Sullivan dissects the increasing tension over curricula, designer Katrina Hess has your new raincoat and winter vaccines are coming. by Paris Jackson / September 28, 2023
Politics National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 27, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Behind the scenes of a world premiere play in Seattle We’ll also look at the story of nurses who left health care, and a possible minimum-wage increase in unincorporated King County. by Paris Jackson / September 21, 2023
Politics 22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health care They say the Department of Social and Health Services is failing people in the criminal legal system who also have mental health issues. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:24 p.m., on Aug. 23