Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Politics Video: The meaning of Washington's election results The gun control initiative, 594, passes big, while a measure to reduce class sizes is struggling. And Republicans do well in the legislative contests. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2014
Politics Video: 30th District candidates taking it to the wire Mark Miloscia by Robert Mak / October 12, 2014
Politics Murray's transition: Putting together a team is just part of the challenge Mayor Ed Murray introduces Dwight Dively and Martha Choe as his transition team co-chairs. by Robert Mak / November 10, 2013
Politics Key Washington election results: What do they mean? Video: Crosscut's Knute Berger and David Brewster weigh in on the results of top Seattle and Washington state races. by Robert Mak / November 6, 2013
Politics Election 2013 Video: Murray celebrates the good numbers A new mayor is all but decided. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2013
Politics Video Election Preview: Races that will make election night buzz Join Crosscut on Election Night for live, minute-by-minute coverage. by Robert Mak / November 4, 2013