News Cruise ships returning to Seattle as pandemic restrictions ease The big tourism business may give the city an economic boost, but it also reopens a clash between business and the environment. by Gregory Scruggs / May 28, 2021
Opinion Lessons from a WA politician who got things done in Congress Former Congressman Al Swift had the skills for working together that we need today. by John Arthur Wilson / May 7, 2018
Opinion Come to Seattle — just don’t bring your car with you Should drivers pay to clog downtown Seattle’s streets? Yes, but much better if they leave the vehicles elsewhere. by Gregory Scruggs / April 20, 2018
Politics After development deal, Black Central District residents feel ignored Once a victory for advocates trying to preserve the Central District’s Black identity, proposals now show a different design at 23rd and Union. by Gregory Scruggs / June 5, 2018
Culture Who has the backs of backcountry skiers? A new group is advocating for backcountry skiers, who sometimes find access to the slopes challenging. by Gregory Scruggs / March 5, 2018
Culture Dispatch from Korea: Washington siblings reflect on the Olympics Sadie and Erik Bjornsen have had exciting experiences in Pyeonchang. by Gregory Scruggs / February 23, 2018
Environment Avalanche forecasters grapple with a deadly season Washington's record number of avalanche deaths this season has cast a spotlight on the Northwest Avalanche Center. by Gregory Scruggs / April 3, 2018
Culture In the garden: guerillas Guerilla gardeners planting vegetables in Calgary. (Grant Neufeld) by Geri Larkin / June 24, 2008
Culture In the garden: beer wars A leopard slug. (Crosscut Flickr contributor <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/maximillian_millipede/' target='_blank'>Cheryl Moorehead</a>) by Geri Larkin / June 18, 2008