Stories for May 1, 2012

Rob McKenna addresses 'get-a-job' confrontation over reproductive parity

Tue, May 1, 1:30 p.m.

The candidate for governor says no good can come of "ambush" questions.

Midday Scan: Coping in Afghanistan, death in Pioneer Square

Tue, May 1, 11 a.m.

"The News Tribune" is providing insightful coverage of the difficulties and rewards for troops serving in Afghanistan. A story brings powerful detail to the death of a young woman shot in Pioneer Square.

The moral dilemma of a Seattle super chef

Tue, May 1, 2 a.m.

By Roger Downey

A visit to the ineffable Altura raises bigger questions about what it means to be both a lover of food and community and a successful chef.

New doubts about Hanford tanks' safety

Tue, May 1, midnight

By John Stang

A new federal report finds problems with the welding on tanks holding radioactive wastes.

GiveBIG lets you help CrosscutBIG

Tue, May 1, midnight

By David Brewster

The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG day is today, expiring at midnight. It's a great way to help Crosscut's mission of producing quality journalism, and your gift is matched by a special fund. We have $3,000 to go to meet our goal of doubling last year's amount.