Investigations WA bridges still in poor condition, despite $630M in federal aid The state transportation agency has allocated about 13% of early funding for repairs, but more is needed to address the backlog of projects. by Lizz Giordano / December 27, 2023
News WA rental increases cooling, but an affordability crisis remains Advocates say that rent stabilization is the key to relief, but efforts to do so died in the 2023 legislative session. by Mai Hoang / December 26, 2023
Politics Six measures Washington conservatives are pushing on 2024 ballots GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November. by Joseph O’Sullivan / December 22, 2023
News Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020. by Venice Buhain / December 21, 2023 / Updated: 5:47 p.m.
News Crosscut Now: Go behind the scenes of Nick on the Rocks Season 5 director Brady Lawrence shares his favorite spots featured in the new season, from Moses Coulee to Yellow Aster Butte. by Paris Jackson / December 21, 2023
Crosscut Now Go behind the scenes of Nick on the Rocks Season 5 director Brady Lawrence shares his favorite spots featured in the new season, from Moses Coulee to Yellow Aster Butte. December 21, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Impact Report | 2023 was a year of experiments, change From new podcasts to expanded political coverage, Crosscut pursued a multitude of projects in the past year. by Madeline Happold & Martina Pansze & Syd Gladu / December 20, 2023
News Podcast | Seattle is still re-envisioning the future of Downtown Taylor Swift shows and MLB All-Star Week brought business this summer, but the city center is still hurting. Reporter Josh Cohen offers some updates. by Maleeha Syed / December 20, 2023
News The post-pandemic ups and downs of Seattle’s Downtown recovery As 2023 ends, returns to offices at the city’s center hover around 55%. Here’s what’s going well and what still needs fixing. by Josh Cohen / December 19, 2023
Investigations A review of 2023’s WA worker safety, COVID relief investigations Crosscut published more than 40 stories on job safety, housing instability, police and business aid. Read our top and most impactful reporting. by Jacob Jones / December 18, 2023