Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
Welcome to Klickitat Canyon, Washington’s newest conservation area by Courtney Flatt / August 3, 2020
The teens found guilty of murder in the Jungle deserve mercy The young lives of James and Jerome Taafulisia were beset by poverty and neglect when they committed their violent crimes. So was mine. by Jeremiah Bourgeois / August 3, 2020
Environment Welcome to Klickitat Canyon, Washington’s newest conservation area The rugged cliffs, grasslands and forests abutting Washington's longest wild river are now protected havens for salmon, goats and bears. by Courtney Flatt / August 3, 2020
News Defunding Seattle Police by 50% proving complicated for council Members of the city council are proposing cutting about 100 police jobs and creating a new public safety department. by David Kroman / July 31, 2020
Opinion Five Republicans to watch in Washington’s primary election If Jay Inslee collects less than 45% in the primary, a GOP candidate may have a shot at winning the governorship in November’s general. by John Carlson / July 31, 2020 / Updated at 3:37 pm on July 31, 2020
Environment Scam or sabotage? Mystery seeds in the mail confound Washington Officials in at least 27 states are warning residents not to plant unsolicited seed packets from China and other countries. by Hannah Weinberger / July 31, 2020
Inside Crosscut Forcing the press to give police unpublished images threatens us all Washington state must uphold the right of journalists to report without fear of their work being confiscated by law enforcement. by Washington public media / July 31, 2020
Culture Editor’s Notebook: Renaming parks along the Duwamish River Plus: Two new books tackle the true nature of stars. by Brangien Davis / July 30, 2020
News As $600 unemployment checks expire, WA's safety net could strain Federal money has kept poverty low in Washington, but it’s running out. by David Kroman / July 30, 2020
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
Culture A Seattle writer on girlhood, 'queer sadness' and speculative fiction As Hugo House's new writer in residence, Ruth Joffre is exploring empathy and being Latinx. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / July 30, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Why doesn’t WA have tighter travel restrictions? Other states have travel restrictions for out-of-state travelers. A reader asks: Why not Washington? by Ted Alvarez / July 30, 2020
Opinion The uncertain future of capitalism after coronavirus The pandemic made a global economic slowdown much worse. Maybe it’s time to rethink a system based on endless growth. by Katie Wilson / July 29, 2020
Politics Spokane Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise Between high decibel levels and police inaction, tensions are building between the Church at Planned Parenthood and the facility. by Emily McCarty / July 29, 2020
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
Opinion Sen. Patty Murray’s child care plan could rescue weary parents The Washington senator and former preschool teacher wants to get families much-needed relief. by Bruce Fuller / July 28, 2020
Politics Campaign spending in WA Senate race signals tax battle to come Unions are spending big to unseat a centrist Democrat who opposes tax increases, while business-backed groups fight to keep him. by Melissa Santos / July 28, 2020
Inside Crosscut Why we poll: To better understand our community After the latest Crosscut/Elway election poll, some want to know why the results don’t align with what they’re seeing on social media. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2020
Opinion Notes on traveling by train during a pandemic Sooner or later, we’re all going to have to ask: What am I willing to risk to see my loved ones right now? For me, it was Amtrak. by Mohammed Kloub / July 27, 2020 / Updated at 3:20 p.m. 7/27/20
News Kids desperate for inpatient psych care have few options in WA There are only 84 publicly funded psychiatric beds for over 1.6 million kids in Washington, and the waitlist can span half a year or more. by Emily McCarty / July 27, 2020 / Updated 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020
Environment How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry Melissa Utomo talks about racist routes, inclusive app design and how the outdoor industry fails people of color. by Hannah Weinberger / July 27, 2020
News Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent With an eye toward Portland, police and protestors again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night. by David Kroman / July 25, 2020 / Updated July 26 at 11:36 a.m.
