Politics This is the centennial of Ballard's lack-of-independence day! The Ballard bell tower will be draped in black to mark the 100th anniversary of the town's annexation by Seattle. (City of Seattle) by Paul Andrews / May 28, 2007
Culture Daylighting Seattle's parks department Open, placid Green Lake Park in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 25, 2007
Culture Multitasking at the speed of fright David Halberstam's traffic death makes one wonder if lower speed limits would calm our frenzied streets. by Paul Andrews / April 24, 2007
Investigations Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid Findings of fraud or misuse remained rare despite short deadlines set for local governments to spend billions in emergency relief. by Jacob Jones / March 23, 2023
Investigations WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid over incomplete records State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult. by Jacob Jones / July 11, 2023
Investigations A review of 2023’s WA worker safety, COVID relief investigations Crosscut published more than 40 stories on job safety, housing instability, police and business aid. Read our top and most impactful reporting. by Jacob Jones / December 18, 2023
Culture Zoo coup? Council members signal a rethinking of the parking garage A drawing of the parking garage proposed for the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 19, 2007
Culture Vera Ing withdraws from Seattle parks board consideration Citing travel demands, a leading civic figure changes her mind on her nomination. by Paul Andrews / April 10, 2007
Culture Becoming uninvisible: taking Seattle's bicycle plan for a ride The magnetic yellow card for cars. by Paul Andrews / April 7, 2007
Politics Seattle parks board nominees signal a new direction Two neighborhood activists are expected to emphasize public process on a board that got caught in a political crossfire in recent years by Paul Andrews / April 5, 2007