Culture Crosscut Ideas Festival: Deepak Chopra talks holistic health at 76 The alternative-medicine advocate spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz about stress, politics and aging. by Gavin Borchert / May 11, 2023
Inside Crosscut Ken Jennings shares ‘Jeopardy!’ secrets at the Crosscut Ideas Fest The record-breaking, Edmonds-born winner and current host muses on the game’s transformation — and Crosscut's resident champ weighs in too. by Gavin Borchert / May 10, 2023
Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
Equity Foster parents say ‘retaliation’ by caseworkers means fewer families to help kids in need Records portray a culture of fear, even as Washington state attempts to respond to a flood of new cases. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / January 15, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Mar. 5 - 11 A concert of ‘American Rage,’ a tribute to the 'architect of Northwest sound,' Georgia O’Keeffe on view and more cultural events. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Misha Berson / March 5, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 27 - Mar. 4 The all-ages charm of Children’s Film Festival Seattle, a fresh theatrical take on ‘1984,’ a Silent Reading Party for outgoing bookworms and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 27, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 20 - 26 Immigrant stories on stage, a festival of dance solos, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival and more cultural must-sees. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 20, 2020
Politics New WA state budget won’t solve problem of foster kids in crisis The state Legislature approved nearly $16 million in new funding last week, but the effort may come up short in fixing an overwhelmed system. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2020
News WA advocates call for freezing foster care ‘age-out’ during pandemic Young adults aging out of foster care face unique challenges in normal times, say advocates. Now, they face even greater risks. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / June 3, 2020