Environment Bear with us: Grizzlies may be coming back to the North Cascades How will the grizzlies get here? What will their arrival mean for local ecosystems? And will I run into them while I'm camping? by Hannah Weinberger / November 29, 2022 / Updated at 11:42 a.m. on November 29, 2022
Politics Seattle narrowly approves ranked-choice voting Barring a recount, the city will change its approach to primary elections. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 23, 2022
Inside Crosscut Summer smoke is mostly gone — but it should linger in our minds Rainclouds are replacing wildfires in PNW skies, but the effects of even 'moderate' air pollution compound through the seasons. by Hannah Weinberger / November 22, 2022
Inside Crosscut How election night played out in our newsroom Who calls each race? Why do results take so long? And what is the consensus on potato pizza? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 15, 2022
Environment What the Air Quality Index doesn't tell us about smoke dangers With smoke in the PNW popping up more frequently and sticking around longer, even people who aren't part of 'sensitive' groups are feeling its impacts. by Hannah Weinberger / November 14, 2022
Politics Where do Washington state's election ballot initiatives stand? Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 9, 2022 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 11
Politics It's Election Day. Don't forget to vote. Voter turnout so far is a little slow, but you have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to drop off or mail in your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Joseph O'Sullivan / November 8, 2022
Politics Write-in candidates are having a serious moment in WA Some people might still be writing 'Batman' on their ballot, but real write-ins are getting extra attention thanks to a 2018 Washington law. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 2, 2022
News The Seattle MacArthur Fellow who teaches common sense to computers UW researcher Dr. Yejin Choi has spent a career pursuing 'risky' AI research that bridges the communication gap between humans and technology. by Hannah Weinberger / November 1, 2022
Politics WA moves toward legal shields for abortion, gender-affirming care Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 28, 2022