Politics Seattle City Council Position 8 race is more competitive than expected While incumbent Teresa Mosqueda went into her reelection bid with little known competition, the primary results changed the race. by Nate Sanford / September 22, 2021
News King County’s rise in gun violence doesn’t have an easy explanation As gun deaths rise, Seattle-area leaders hope peer pressure can break cycles of violence. by Nate Sanford / September 1, 2021
News Where to stay cool during the PNW heat wave From art galleries to public libraries, government agencies and nonprofit groups work to keep Washingtonians healthy and safe. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / June 28, 2021
News Washington state is reopening this week. Here's what you need to know Crosscut answers your questions about what life without COVID restrictions may look like: Updated with more information about masks for the unvaccinated and answers to other reader questions. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / June 28, 2021 / Updated at 2:15 p.m. on June 29, 2021
Inside Crosscut In 2021, elections are everywhere in Washington state We kick off this year's Crosscut Elections newsletter with a reader's question about where elections are taking place. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / June 1, 2021
Politics Where do I have to wear a mask in WA? We explain With COVID-19 surging, state, local and federal health officials have issued new masking recommendations for vaccinated people. by Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2021 / Updated Monday, Aug. 23 at 9:48 a.m.
Inside Crosscut How you helped shape our Seattle and King County voter guide We’re sending your questions directly to candidates. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 27, 2021
News What you need to know about omicron and COVID in Washington Don’t panic. Crosscut answers your questions about the latest surge. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / December 22, 2021 / Updated at 8:20 a.m. on Dec. 24
Politics Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response. by Nate Sanford / December 22, 2021
Inside Crosscut How the pandemic spotlighted inequities and opportunities in WA education Donna Blankinship explains why the newest season of our podcast This Changes Everything focuses on public education. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 5, 2022