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Up next Politics How will ‘missing middle’ zoning impact Seattle housing? A new Washington state law allows 4-6 unit buildings across the city. Here's what that might look like. by Josh Cohen / June 5 June 5, 2023 Related WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’ could ease the affordability crisis May 12 WA looks to address housing shortage with density, zoning changes March 17 King County levy renewal may not cover affordable-housing costs April 3
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Up next Politics Judge considers if Central WA redistricting breaks federal law This case is the latest in a series of state and federal lawsuits seeking to address Latino voter dilution in Central Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 2 June 2, 2023 Related WA passed a 'Voting Rights Act 2.0' bill. Here's what's in it May 4 What the fight for a Latino voting district means for Central WA politics April 13
Investigations How Seattle Police put bikes at the forefront of protest clashes Local bike cops drove a national evolution toward forceful crowd tactics — and made money doing it. by Jordan Gass-Pooré & James Stout / May 17
News Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy. by Francesca Lyman / May 10
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Talks Podcast | Inside the fight for trans rights Season 5 , Episode 8 Danni Askini of the advocacy group The Gender Justice League breaks down the misconceptions and myths surrounding gender-affirming care. Where to listen: Google PlayiTunesOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Talks Podcast | After high school, what’s next for Seattle students? Season 5 , Episode 7 Three education experts discuss how young people can find postgrad success (and it's not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach). Where to listen: Google PlayiTunesOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcherRSS
Asset 1 Series Crosscut Reports Podcast | Supporting girls’ education in Afghanistan Season 1 , Episode 26 As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson’s nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native’s history of advocacy. Where to listen: iTunesPodbeanSpotifyRSS
Culture ArtSEA: AI experiments and ceramic sailors spell Seattle summer Plus, more far-out art, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Fest at SIFF Egyptian. by Brangien Davis / June 1
Culture ArtSEA: In Seattle, Memorial Day brings Folklife and folklore Plus, mysterious symbols in Georgetown and new memoirs from local artists. by Brangien Davis / May 25
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Before Woodstock, there were the ‘Nature Men’ by Knute Berger / May 12
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Preston Wadley wants you to think about art The influential teacher uses books, found objects and photography to provoke thought and shift perception. by Jas Keimig & Tifa Tomb / June 2, 2023
Environment Climate hazards are the Duwamish Valley’s top concern, survey finds The Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Survey found environmental impacts outweigh issues like crime and housing for residents. How can people prepare? by Hannah Weinberger / June 2, 2023
Culture ArtSEA: AI experiments and ceramic sailors spell Seattle summer Plus, more far-out art, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Fest at SIFF Egyptian. by Brangien Davis / June 1, 2023
Politics Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces bid for governor The moderate Democrat from Issaquah joins Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz in seeking the open seat. by Joseph O'Sullivan / June 1, 2023
Equity A league of their own: How 7 women aided Seattle’s Native community The 1958 American Indian Women’s Service League helped birth a number of important Indigenous organizations that continue their work today. by Frank Hopper Yes! Magazine / June 1, 2023
Equity Podcast | After high school, what's next for Seattle students? Three education experts discuss how young people can find postgrad success (and it's not a 'one-size-fits-all' approach). by / June 1, 2023
News WA woman launches home schools for Afghan girls kept out of class Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society. by Hal Bernton / May 31, 2023
