Culture Cancer doesn’t keep this Seattle dance teacher from her mission As she approaches 80, the founder of Ewajo Dance Studio believes dance is the key to health and longevity. by Marcie Sillman / March 8, 2022
Culture Seattle artists remember longtime UW professor Michael Spafford Known for his own bold — and controversial — works, the Northwest teacher was an inspiration to legions of artists. by Marcie Sillman / February 8, 2022
News How many students did WA public schools lose during the pandemic? State education spending has decreased by $900M as enrollment dropped during the pandemic. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
Inside Crosscut Did your child leave a WA public school this year? Tell us your story 30,000 students left state K-12 public education since the pandemic began. Help us tell stories about why. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
Culture A beloved Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer is retiring Noelani Pantastico’s last performance will be in a legendary role she made her own. by Marcie Sillman / January 31, 2022
News WA teachers strikes highlight school funding, staffing woes Educators in Seattle, Kent and elsewhere in Washington are calling for better pay and classroom support, which have stretched district budgets. by Venice Buhain / September 9, 2022
Culture At 50, Pacific Northwest Ballet dances between its past and future Seattle’s celebrated ballet company is striving to increase diversity with a new repertory, new choreographers and new BIPOC and non-binary dancers. by Marcie Sillman / September 9, 2022
News Universal free school lunch is ending — but not for all WA students The number of Washington schools that qualify to offer free lunch to every student could more than double since before the pandemic after a $44 million change in state law. by Venice Buhain / August 24, 2022 / Updated: 5 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
News Supreme Court says Bremerton coach had a right to pray on field The opinion cites the First Amendment as giving the coach the right for private personal prayer on the field. by Venice Buhain / June 27, 2022 / Updated 2:21 p.m.