Inside Crosscut A call for ballot clarity from an unlikely part of Washington Crosscut Central Washington reporter Emily McCarty tells us what she found in rural, conservative Garfield County where seniors could lose critical transportation in the wake of I-976. by Emily McCarty / November 24, 2019
News As coronavirus spreads, rural Washington prepares for the worst Hospitals across the state are readying for COVID-19 with triage tents, pop-up clinics and a hunt for crucial supplies. by Emily McCarty / March 20, 2020
Inside Crosscut What we learned from interviewing pandemic protesters Some Washingtonians rallying to reopen the state say their perspective goes beyond politics. by Emily McCarty / May 26, 2020
Politics The pandemic politics of Washington's stay-at-home protesters Here’s what those who rallied for the state to reopen had to say about science, mortality and risk. by Emily McCarty / May 18, 2020
News 1 in 4 Washingtonians could need food assistance soon Nonprofits and government agencies are spending millions every week to meet a historic need in the wake of record-breaking unemployment. by Emily McCarty / May 7, 2020
News With little PPE, in-home caregivers are essential but exposed Left in the lurch, caregivers risk their lives to keep clients safely at home: ‘You don't get any more front line than being in somebody's bedroom.’ by Emily McCarty / April 30, 2020
News Small town activists show up big for Black Lives Matter Rural towns in Washington saw anywhere from 30 to 1,300 participants. In one town, that accounted for more than 50% of the population. by Emily McCarty / June 19, 2020
News AR-15s complicate anti-racism protests across Washington While some businesses are asking for armed help, others say they want none of it. Residents, police and city officials are also feeling the tension. by Emily McCarty / June 17, 2020
News For community health clinics, one medical crisis could cause another The coronavirus is depleting the financial reserves of many rural clinics, which are often the only health care choices for low-income patients. by Emily McCarty / June 11, 2020
News Lack of behavioral health care in WA forces families apart Few in-state options means some parents must choose between the health of their kids and being with them. by Emily McCarty / June 2, 2020 / Updated Tuesday, June 2, 10:35 a.m.