WA could re-criminalize drug possession. Seattle leaders are concerned by David Kroman / April 20, 2021
Author Profile Mandy GodwinEmerging Journalist Fellow Mandy Godwin is Crosscut's Emerging Journalist Fellow. Email her at mandy.godwin@crosscut.com.
Environment A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change WA’s first climate assembly sends nearly 150 recommendations to lawmakers by Mandy Godwin / April 16, 2021
Environment Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
Focus: Remaking Seattle Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming Here's how we prepare. by Mandy Godwin / November 17, 2020
News Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready The pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, threatening essential workers, holiday plans and more. by Hannah Weinberger & Mandy Godwin / November 13, 2020 / Updated at 9:09 a.m. on November 13, 2020
Environment What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising finds. by Mandy Godwin / November 6, 2020
Environment Bullitt Prize winner uses affordable housing to fight climate change Patience Malaba works with advocates to develop affordable housing that also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. by Mandy Godwin / September 29, 2020
Environment Seattle police have occupied a public waterway for decades A fence around state-owned property on Lake Union implies that the city has been paying for exclusive access. It hasn't. by Mandy Godwin / September 16, 2020
News Gov. Inslee extends utility shutoff moratorium to Oct. 15 Facing pressure from environmental justice groups, the governor prohibits utilities from cutting off residential water, power and phone service. by Mandy Godwin / August 5, 2020
Inside Crosscut Following Seattle's Green New Deal out of quarantine How Crosscut was reminded the pandemic isn't the only crisis Seattle's trying to beat. by Mandy Godwin / July 21, 2020
Environment City council fuels Seattle's Green New Deal with JumpStart tax Sidelined by COVID-19, Seattle's climate goals are back on the table, thanks to community and city council support. by Mandy Godwin / July 15, 2020 / Updated at 4:22 p.m., July 15, 2020
