Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
News 2023: Photos of the year Babies in prison, Starbucks unions, and Seattle cycling. Crosscut photographers captured a year of growth and change across Washington state. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 15, 2023
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
News Framed: Photos of life in Seattle during COVID-19 The city is adapting as we enter the second month of Washington’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order. by Crosscut Visuals Staff / May 1, 2020
News 2020: A year in photos across Washington state Our visual journalists reflect on the photos that resonated most in a difficult year by Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 25, 2020
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. 22 books — and their authors — coming to the Crosscut Festival Who’s coming to the Crosscut Festival? Get to know the speakers by reading their books. by Caroline Gerdes / April 28, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Travel guru Rick Steves on post-pandemic travel, staying home and more Ahead of his appearance at the Crosscut Festival in May, he chatted with us about getting the vaccine and where he wants to travel first. by Caroline Gerdes / April 15, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers look to keep families together in foster care reform The legislation emerged from meetings of parents, agencies, advocates and others seeking to turn ‘foster care on its head.’ by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021