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Ana Sofia KnaufAssociate News Editor

Ana Sofia Knauf is Crosscut's associate news editor. Before joining Crosscut in 2019, Ana Sofia was a storytelling producer for The Evergrey. Her writing has also appeared in The Stranger, Grist, Puget Sound Business Journal, and The Seattle Globalist.

You can find her on twitter at @asknauf or give her a shout at ana.knauf@crosscut.com.

Recent Work

A crowd of pro-abortion protesters. One man in the front holds a banner reading "Hands off Roe!!!"

News

Roe v. Wade: How the leaked ruling could affect abortion access in WA

Our reporting explains what an end to the landmark decision could mean for abortion access in Washington state, as well as policies on abortion pills, out-of-state travel and more.

Ana Sofia Knauf

/ May 3, 2022

Four photos: Bruce Harrell at a podium, people walking at a park, SPD officers, and an aerial view of Mt. Rainier

Inside Crosscut

Year in review: 2021's most important stories

Here are the stories that shaped Washington state this year.

Ana Sofia Knauf

/ December 27, 2021

An elections worker stands near a ballot drop box among colorful fall trees

Inside Crosscut

What will it take to earn your vote? Question Seattle candidates here

We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city.

Ana Sofia Knauf

/ September 28, 2021

Inside Crosscut

WA is reopening. How will you make up for lost time?

As the state lifts pandemic restrictions, Crosscut photojournalists want to document your first days in this different world.

/ June 29, 2021

Four photos: Protesters amid tear gas, a person kayaking on a smoky day, a person getting a COVID test, and ballot box volunteers

Inside Crosscut

Join Crosscut on the road to Election Day 2020

We're relaunching our Elections newsletter to keep readers informed ahead of casting their ballots on Nov. 3.

Ana Sofia Knauf

/ September 29, 2020

Crosscut's empty newsroom during the pandemic

Inside Crosscut

You asked: What does diversity look like at Crosscut?

We’re sharing the demographic numbers of our newsroom as part of our Inside Crosscut transparency initiative.

/ August 20, 2020

A person writing, working and holding out a hand that says "We help"

Inside Crosscut

Looking to volunteer during the COVID-19 crisis? Be a Neighbor can help

Starting Wednesday, look for info at the bottom of Crosscut’s coronavirus stories to help you or your organization find volunteers or find places that need them.