Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Jane Goodall, Bill Nye and more science leaders headline Crosscut Festival 2021 It’s Earth Month, and we’re honoring our science and nature advocates joining us at the festival in May. by Caroline Gerdes / April 2, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Robert Reich discusses new book, Crosscut Festival and more Robert Reich talks about his new book, 'The System'; his conversation at the Crosscut Festival; and more. by Caroline Gerdes / March 25, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Crosscut Festival 2021 headlined by trailblazing women Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Judy Woodruff and Jane Goodall are a few of the influential people attending this year’s virtual event. by Caroline Gerdes / March 22, 2021
Politics Recap: 5 key takeaways from the 9th Congressional District debate Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith faced off against Republican challenger Doug Basler to discuss climate, crime and government spending. Watch the recording here. by Brandon Block / October 25, 2022
Inside Crosscut Alison Mariella Désir on reclaiming space and ‘Running While Black’ A Q&A with Alison Mariella Désir about Running While Black and her new Crosscut/KCTS 9 series. by Caroline Gerdes / October 17, 2022
Politics Washington candidates spin contrasting economic narratives Is runaway spending driving inflation? Or did a strong state response rescue the economy from COVID collapse? by Brandon Block / October 11, 2022
News WA schools ask for more time to spend $2.6B in COVID relief Programs to address students’ social-emotional needs rely on continued access to the funds, superintendents say. by Brandon Block & Venice Buhain / September 27, 2022
Politics All former WA prisoners can now vote. So far, few have Of the 24,000 residents with felony records now able to vote, just 414 did so last fall. Advocates hope to increase registration and voter education. by Brandon Block / February 13, 2023
Investigations FCC broadband service maps disputed at thousands of WA locations States were given a narrow window to fix long-standing flaws before federal agencies divvy $42B in infrastructure funds. by Brandon Block / January 24, 2023
Investigations Can a $42B internet expansion plan close WA's digital divide? After billions in telecom subsidies, it may take a new public approach to connect some 'last mile' areas like rural Grays Harbor County to broadband. by Brandon Block / January 19, 2023