Crosscut Origins shines a light on the Vietnamese and Afghan soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. — and what happens to them once forces leave.

At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session, here are the winners and losers so far.

They envision the neighborhood with fewer cars and more walkability, affordable housing, green infrastructure, restaurants and businesses.

Bats Northwest educator Niki Desautels wants to correct the nocturnal animal's spooky stereotype.

Plus, a ‘Last of Us’-inspired mushroom hunt through art galleries in Pioneer Square and Georgetown.

While restrictions are being lifted and hospitals are no longer besieged, the pandemic's impact persists.

A 2016 bill allows schools to assist students in securing stable housing — even if they aren’t considered 'homeless' by the federal definition.

Alden Mason never reached international fame. Now his paintings are breaking sales records and allegedly inspiring a forgery ... in Madrid.

In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups.

Ten years after his death, the Seattle painter is having a moment. Reporter Margo Vansynghel discusses the increased interest in his work.

In writing ‘The Climate Action Handbook,’ the former UW scientist learned about barriers to acting on climate change, and how small mindset shifts can remove them.

At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court.

Seattle homeless outreach, child care and elder care workers are leaving for higher wages, making it harder to provide care for the city’s most vulnerable.

Scientists say the agency is siding with the companies, even after it acknowledged that open-pit mining in Butte is unsafe and requires major cleanup. 

Director Thanh Tan details the personal journey that inspired the first season of Crosscut Origins.

Senate Bill 5069 — one of several marijuana-related bills this legislative session — lays the groundwork for interstate trade.

The Guardian Watchmen, a group of Wei Wai Kum First Nations citizens, use traditional methods to protect Vancouver Island's fragile ecosystems.

A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees.

The AWP writers conference welcomes word nerds while new outdoor concert lineups have us dreaming of summer.

Washington ecologists and farmers are scrambling to slow the avian flu — and get cartons back on grocery shelves.