Author Profile Genna MartinAssociate Photo Editor Genna Martin is Crosscut's associate photo editor. She is a visual storyteller and documentary photographer based in Seattle, Washington.
Environment Within the Salish Sea, Samish divers research kelp forests Western science and traditional knowledge help them monitor seaweed health, vital to their culture and local ecosystems. by Luna Reyna / May 23, 2023 / Updated at 11:05 on May 23
Investigations Where the Starbucks union stands after rallies, proposed audit As a new CEO takes over, employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant are taking their demands to the street: Stop union-busting and bargain in good faith. by Lizz Giordano / March 24, 2023 / Updated at 3:50 p.m. March 29
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 Festivities in Focus | A Christian Orthodox church marks Theophany On the rainy bank of the Pilchuck River in Snohomish, a growing St. Thomas Orthodox Church celebrated the Holy Trinity and the baptism of Jesus. by Genna Martin / January 11, 2023
News 2022: The year in photos Pickleball mania, vaccinated tigers, Ukrainian art and the fall of 'Roe.' These images taken across Washington state made us think, feel and laugh. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 16, 2022
Inside Crosscut Our new photo series captures the love and light of holidays As the days grow darker, the Festivities in Focus project aims to celebrate joy within a barrage of often difficult news. by Genna Martin / November 29, 2022
Equity Local Pride events signal a shift away from corporate support While Seattle Pride partnered with companies like T-Mobile, Starbucks and Microsoft, community-led events steered away from deep-pocketed sponsors. by Maleeha Syed / June 29, 2022
News Seattle group brings Krampus to Leavenworth holiday celebration Bad children beware. Krampus Seattle started out in haunted houses and was invited this year to join the holiday revelry in WA's Bavarian-themed town. by Mai Hoang / December 20, 2021
Inside Crosscut 15 photos of memorable 2021 moments (so far) Photo editor Dorothy Edwards selected images reflecting on shared humanity around Washington state. by Dorothy Edwards / August 22, 2021
Culture As pandemic ebbs, Seattle’s Pride gets back to its roots Smaller, less branded events populate the city as LGBTQ business owners hope to push Pride into July by Genna Martin / July 2, 2021