Opinion Actions we can take to tame WA’s unemployment crisis From restaurant vouchers to universal basic income, here are some ideas for jump-starting our economic recovery. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Environment What does it take to reopen Washington's wilderness? As Washington public lands begin a patchwork reopening, outdoor advocates push for a unified message. by Mandy Godwin / May 29, 2020 / Updated at 1:12 p.m., May 29, 2020
Opinion Washington's uphill battle to get back to work With a COVID-19 vaccine still out of reach, stimulating the economy and slashing unemployment present an extraordinary challenge for lawmakers. by Katie Wilson / May 27, 2020
Environment Help eradicate Scotch broom, the pretty pest lining WA highways The coronavirus hasn’t stopped the first-ever census of the invasive yellow bush, which can displace forests and increase wildfire risks. by Mandy Godwin / May 22, 2020
Opinion The flicker of climate hope in our pandemic dread Emissions have fallen as more people stay home, and fossil fuels have taken a hit. We must keep the momentum going. by Katie Wilson / May 20, 2020
Environment When the Chehalis floods again, who pays the price? With 100-year floods occurring twice a decade, a dam could offer relief — or endanger salmon and ecosystems. by Mandy Godwin / May 13, 2020
Opinion Seattle's coming recession, explained A new column from Crosscut Opinion will track the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. by Katie Wilson / May 13, 2020
Opinion Seattle’s budget forecast may not be pessimistic enough The pre-pandemic global economy was already fragile. With future COVID-19 outbreaks, Seattle could suffer even more. by Katie Wilson / May 6, 2020
Opinion Coronavirus shows us why WA has always needed an income tax The state Supreme Court recently declined to review Seattle’s tax-the-rich case. Here's how we got here — and where we might go next. by Katie Wilson / April 28, 2020
Opinion Sheltering in place with King Lear, the perfect play for a pandemic Shakespeare understood the fragility of human institutions — something we can all suddenly relate to. by Katie Wilson / April 14, 2020