Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Equity Seattle school for refugees, immigrants: a dumping ground for problem principal? Despite poor past performance and cultural competency complaints, the district hired principal Oksana Britsova at Seattle World School. by Lilly Fowler & Anna Minard / July 9, 2018
Politics Starting small: Washington centrists find themselves a candidate A new centrist group is endorsing a legislative candidate against a Republican in Eastern Washington. by Anna Minard / March 1, 2018
Culture Lynda Mapes: The Elwha behind the scenes The journalist and author on the river and the writing. by Mary Bruno / April 30, 2013
Politics Seattle seeks qualified mayor Energetic visionary, adept manager, good listener. If we were "hiring" a new mayor, here are the skills and talents we'd be searching for. by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013
Politics The Mayor Games: A guide to choosing Seattle's next CEO Tim Burgess campaign headquarters by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013
Bill Lucia (sniff) leaves Crosscut Bill Lucia, a reporter for all seasons. by Mary Bruno / November 10, 2014
Culture Meet Crosscut's Courage Award Winner in Culture Courage in Culture Award winner Valerie Curtis-Newton by Mary Bruno / October 23, 2014