Author Profile

M. David Lee IIIExecutive Editor

M. David Lee III is Crosscut’s Executive Editor, joining the team in October of 2021. Prior to coming to Crosscut, David lead newsrooms in Santa Maria California, Tallahassee Florida and Green Bay Wisconsin. He’s been in sports and news for 31 years.

You can find him on Twitter @DavidCPMSeattle or reach out to him at David.Lee@crosscut.com

Recent Work

Seattle police wear blue masks and line in a row

Inside Crosscut

What Crosscut learned from a public records request by Real Change

The Seattle Police Department’s hidden involvement in two 2020 opinion articles is an opportunity to reflect upon newsroom trust.

M. David Lee III

/ August 1, 2023

Inside Crosscut

Why Crosscut is sunsetting its opinion section

Crosscut isn't abandoning opinions, just finding a new way for you to hear them.

M. David Lee III

/ December 3, 2021

Inside Crosscut

Meet Crosscut's new executive editor

This is M. David Lee III's second move to Seattle. Since his last stay, the city has changed a lot — and so has he.

M. David Lee III

/ November 16, 2021