Culture NW comic book chronicles Japanese Americans who fought internment Created by local writers and artists, ‘We Hereby Refuse’ illustrates untold true stories of heroism with vivid graphics. by Paul Constant / June 7, 2021
News Photos: Seattle reopens as pandemic restrictions finally lift On the first day without COVID-19 restrictions, Crosscut photographers document what reopening means for Seattleites by Matt M. McKnight & Lindsey Wasson & Jovelle Tamayo / June 30, 2021
Culture On Memorial Day, veterans reflect on their service, being homeless After serving their country, they're in transition to find housing in Seattle. by Matt M. McKnight / May 28, 2018
Culture Seattle’s oldest vegetarian spot hopes to survive development boom Sunlight Cafe is Seattle’s longest running vegetarian restaurant. A group of five women opened the place in 1976, wanting to serve simple, healthy dishes at reasonable prices. by Matt M. McKnight / January 22, 2018
Culture The key to mastering the art of lion dancing At the Northwest Kung Fu Academy in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, the artful practice of lion dancing is an all-year-long affair. by Matt M. McKnight / February 15, 2018
Culture Amid rapid change, blue-collar Astoria pauses for poetry Take a deep dive into the living folk culture of Astoria’s Fisher Poets Gathering. by Knute Berger & Matt M. McKnight / March 30, 2018
Politics In their own voices: Why Seattle’s youth marched The many reasons some of the 50,000 Seattlelites joined the March For Our Lives protest Saturday. by Matt M. McKnight / March 24, 2018