Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023
Politics Boeing and its older workers: The brewing confrontation One Boeing union has complained about older workers ending up on the short end of layoffs. And more layoffs lie ahead. by Marissa Luck / August 11, 2014
Equity Case managing homeless youth Jordan Herrera takes advantage of Free Haircut Day at The Landing, a Friends of Youth shelter. by Marissa Luck / July 7, 2014
Culture UW rejects resolution to divest from Israel: Now what? A demonstration commemorating Al Nakba on the UW Quad. by Marissa Luck / May 22, 2014
Politics Pot brownies aren’t for kids, Gov. Jay Inslee warns Brownies (the non-laced variety). by Marissa Luck / June 24, 2014
Tech Seattle’s tech boom isn't just for rich kids: 3 programs reinvigorating STEM education As part of Crosscut's Community Idea Lab, we highlight three programs diversifying Seattle's tech workforce. by Marissa Luck / June 10, 2014