Politics Inslee, legislators looking for path forward on schools Jay Inslee at his State of the State speech (2015) by Jacob Nierenberg / August 17, 2015
Tech The local origins of Minecraft: A conversation with indie gamer Zachary Barth A still from Infiniminer, Zachary Barth's first major creation. The landmark game Minecraft was greatly inspired by Infiniminer. by Jacob Nierenberg / August 10, 2015
Culture EMP: Chronicler of Seattle's pop roots Named after none other than a Jimi Hendrix song, IF VI WAS IX remains one of the most iconic features of EMP. Consisting of over 500 musical instruments--most of them guitars--it was built by local... by Jacob Nierenberg / June 24, 2015
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
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
Environment How the Duwamish River defined Seattle — and could again In a new history, author BJ Cummings explains how Seattle was built on the waterway at the expense of nearby communities and the river itself. by Mandy Godwin / June 30, 2020 / Updated at 12:39 p.m. on June 30, 2020
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