News Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy. by Francesca Lyman / May 10, 2023
News More women are casting their net into the salmon fishing industry They used to be considered bad luck onboard, but an increasing number of female crew members are stepping onto boats headed to Alaska. by Francesca Lyman / June 30, 2023
Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
News Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / November 8, 2019
News WA Supreme Court to hear fraud case concerning Value Village The state says the for-profit thrift store chain wrapped itself in ‘a charitable veneer’ and violated consumer protection laws. The company says it’s done nothing wrong. by Francesca Lyman InvestigateWest / April 20, 2022
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019
Opinion Jayapal, Mosqueda: The time is now for a federal domestic workers bill of rights These workers have long been excluded from national labor laws and civil rights protections. That needs to change. by Pramila Jayapal & Teresa Mosqueda / September 5, 2019
Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Culture Booming Bothell says goodbye to quaint Country Village After 40 years, the iconic mix of shops will soon be razed for townhomes. by Francesca Lyman / April 3, 2019
News Value Village claims First Amendment right in Washington lawsuit The attorney general has surveyed 400 customers to bolster claims that the Bellevue-based thrift chain is misleading donors and consumers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / January 17, 2019 / Updated Jan. 18 at 5:50 p.m.