Environment Human Elements: Finding the elusive Gorge daisy Biologist and professor Steven Clark looks at birds in his backyard in Washougal, Wash. by Sarah Hoffman / February 18, 2022
News Young activist candidates try to spur peers to get out and vote Despite a slate of hard-left candidates, younger voters didn’t cast many ballots in August’s primary election. What might change that? by Hannah Krieg / September 16, 2021
News Can Seattle activists make it as 'career' politicians? Activists found their power in the streets in the summer of 2020. Now they're looking to use it in the halls of power. by Hannah Krieg / September 15, 2021
Politics Young WA progressives eye electoral offices – with reservations A new batch of candidates aim to make an impact without becoming 'career politicians.' by Hannah Krieg / September 14, 2021
Culture Why Black Coffee NW has a 17-year-old president Shop owner Darnesha Weary intentionally gave her daughter a title of power to make her a stakeholder and a voice for youth and diversity in the coffee industry. by Sarah Hoffman / September 6, 2021
Culture Black Coffee NW has ‘a place and a purpose’ in Shoreline The Wearys say they never want a Black family to feel alone. The family business has been a target of racism in the predominantly white neighborhood. by Sarah Hoffman / August 30, 2021
Culture Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. A master beekeeper explains what a world without bees would mean Without these buzzy pollinators, the food on our plates could look — and taste — a lot different. by Sarah Hoffman / August 23, 2021
Culture Spice Waala evokes street food from Delhi and promotes food justice Uttam Mukherjee and Aakanksha Sinha use their Capitol Hill restaurant to express themselves and create things they miss about back home. by Sarah Hoffman / August 16, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How the pandemic shaped the people who feed us Our Shared Table, Crosscut’s latest video series, tells the story of how Seattle is eating, growing and cooking its way through troubling times. by Sarah Hoffman / August 10, 2021
Culture Beacon Hill farm creates green, healing space for Black communities Nurturing Roots gives people of color workshops and tools to clear barriers of gentrification and connect with the land. by Sarah Hoffman / August 9, 2021