News Inflation, low donations and rising demand hit Seattle food banks Ballard Food Bank spent about $300,000 on yearly groceries pre-pandemic. This year, they plan to spend $1.5 million. by Josh Cohen / November 21, 2022
News Honoring the deaths of 289 homeless King County residents This year, St. James Cathedral's annual Mass marked a grim record: the highest number of deaths in the tradition's 20-year history. by Josh Cohen / November 16, 2022
Politics Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold. by Josh Cohen / November 11, 2022
Politics King County Prosecutor: Manion beats Ferrell to replace Satterberg Jim Ferrell conceded to Leesa Manion after the Thursday ballot drop showed the retiring prosecutor's chief of staff maintaining her lead. by Josh Cohen / November 8, 2022 / Updated Nov. 11 at 11:51 a.m.
News WA and Seattle ended their COVID states of emergency. What's next? Do any restrictions remain in place? Can I still get tests and vaccines? How do I protect myself from the virus? by Josh Cohen / October 31, 2022 / Updated at 1:34pm on Nov. 2
News Climate Pledge Arena bumps free medical clinic to host concerts The clinic hoped for a big turnout for its first post-pandemic event, but scheduling conflicts have left it all but cancelled. by Josh Cohen / March 9, 2022
Politics Seattle's eviction moratorium ended, but some protections remain New laws delay some evictions and provide renters a right to legal counsel. by Josh Cohen / March 2, 2022
Inside Crosscut Let's reintroduce you to our newest city reporter Josh Cohen is back at Crosscut and ready to dig into city politics, government, housing and more. by Josh Cohen / March 1, 2022
Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
Politics WA lawmakers consider cutting red tape on tiny-home construction Sen. Joe Nguyen's bill would exempt some homeless shelters from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022