News PNW wildfire smoke has outdoor workers worried — and sick Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus. by Lilly Fowler / September 17, 2020
Migrant workers leave WA farms, risking poverty instead of coronavirus Worried about a lack of COVID-19 safety precautions, visiting workers say they are prioritizing their lives in the midst of the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / September 14, 2020
News Domestic abuse survivors worry as WA detains more inmates at home The coronavirus pandemic has led to more prisoners being released to home detention. Advocates worry for victims of serious crimes who could be left exposed. by Lilly Fowler / August 31, 2020
News Will King County public transit survive COVID-19? Fewer riders and lower fare collection are just part of the financial challenge for transportation during the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / August 24, 2020 / Updated 1:58 p.m. Aug. 24
Inside Cascade PBS You asked: What does diversity look like at Crosscut? We’re sharing the demographic numbers of our newsroom as part of our Inside Crosscut transparency initiative. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Mohammed Kloub / August 20, 2020
News Black Seattleites react to police chief’s resignation with rage, hope The sudden exit of Seattle’s first Black female chief exposes complex generational and racial divides. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / August 12, 2020
Equity WA to create $40M fund for undocumented workers hurt by pandemic Workers without access to federal assistance like stimulus checks are getting a lifeline from the state. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity Washington creará un fondo de $40M para los trabajadores indocumentados afectados por la pandemia Los trabajadores que no pueden acceder a la ayuda federal, como el cheque de estímulo, recibirán un apoyo vital del estado. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
News Like in Portland, federal agents were in Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor. by Lilly Fowler / July 21, 2020