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Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 1, 2023 Politics Incumbent Tammy Morales seeks re-election in Seattle District 2 With four of seven Seattle City Council district seats wide open, 16 candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring. And it's only February. by Josh Cohen / February 1, 2023 Environment Podcast | On WA’s coast, the threat of a flood is its own disaster Reporter Hannah Weinberger tells us how a monumental levee project could ease economic turbulence in two Grays Harbor County cities. by Sara Bernard / February 1, 2023 Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023 More stories
Politics This month's special election could bring social housing to Seattle On the Feb. 14 ballot, Seattle voters will decide whether to launch and fund publicly owned, mixed-income affordable housing. by Josh Cohen / February 6
Up next Inside Crosscut Crosscut’s Recovery Watch project wins WashCOG’s Bunting Award The Washington Coalition for Open Government recognized records and data reporting that helps readers learn about local pandemic relief spending. by Jacob Jones / February 6 February 6, 2023
Up next Politics WA bills propose initiatives to bring special-ed students back home State lawmakers hope to increase oversight of kids with disabilities sent out of state and prohibit or limit the use of isolation and restraint. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / February 6 February 6, 2023
Up next Politics By 2050, Washington might need to buy energy from other states With the state’s power needs expected to double, it will have to import wind and solar to meet the demand. by John Stang / February 3 February 3, 2023
Up next Equity Out & Back: Chelsea Murphy encourages women of color to get outside The founder of She Colors Nature fell for the outdoors after moving to Leavenworth. Now she’s instilling that love in her daughters' generation. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 3 February 3, 2023
Up next Politics Students lobby for WA bills on abortion and gender-affirming care Young activists visited Olympia to back the expansion of health-care access, including bills to shield providers and patients from out-of-state prosecution. by Megan Burbank / February 3 February 3, 2023
Asset 1 Series Out & Back Podcast | Teaching kids of color to love the outdoors Season 1 , Episode 10 As a child, Chelsea Murphy felt she didn’t belong outside. Now the Leavenworth-based founder of She Colors Nature is making sure her daughters do. Where to listen: iTunesPodbeanSpotifyRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Reports Podcast | On WA’s coast, the threat of a flood is its own disaster Season 1 , Episode 9 Reporter Hannah Weinberger tells us how a monumental levee project could ease economic turbulence in two Grays Harbor County cities. Where to listen: iTunesPodbeanSpotifyRSS
Asset 1 Series Out & Back Podcast | Creating BIPOC leaders of outdoor adventuring Season 1 , Episode 9 Bronze Chapter founder Denice Rochelle has thrived in the outdoors all her life. She wants other people of color in the PNW to feel the same way. Where to listen: iTunesPodbeanSpotifyRSS
Culture ArtSEA: Kicking off Black History Month with new Seattle art Plus, a new installation at the Judkins Park light rail station and Northwest artists making national news. by Brangien Davis / February 2
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1
Inside Crosscut Share where you found love in Seattle for our interactive map by Madeline Happold / January 31
Mossback Mossback's Northwest: The enduring legacy of Seattle's Jazz Age by Knute Berger / November 18
Culture ArtSEA: Kicking off Black History Month with new Seattle art Plus, a new installation at the Judkins Park light rail station and Northwest artists making national news. by Brangien Davis / February 2, 2023
News Bellevue parents say consolidating schools is an equity issue Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts. by Venice Buhain / February 2, 2023
Culture Why the Sounders’ Club World Cup appearance is such a big deal The club’s win in May set them on the road to Morocco as the first MLS team ever to compete in the prestigious event. by Gavin Borchert / February 2, 2023
Politics Can Washington prisons change the culture of corrections? Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 1, 2023
Politics Incumbent Tammy Morales seeks re-election in Seattle District 2 With four of seven Seattle City Council district seats wide open, 16 candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring. And it's only February. by Josh Cohen / February 1, 2023
Environment Podcast | On WA’s coast, the threat of a flood is its own disaster Reporter Hannah Weinberger tells us how a monumental levee project could ease economic turbulence in two Grays Harbor County cities. by Sara Bernard / February 1, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023
