Politics The new population figures show slow growth in Seattle and big growth in outer counties The region is growing smartly, particularly as you get farther away from Seattle, and in amenities-rich hotspots like Whatcom and the Columbia River valley. The new figures show what high costs will... by Richard Morrill / July 9, 2007
Politics The Seattle-area transportation proposals: a vast waste of money The projects covered by the November ballot measure in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, Wash. (Regional Transportation Investment District) by Richard Morrill / June 19, 2007
Growth and density: Let's do the numbers Seattle's Capitol Hill, with Bellevue and the Cascade Mountains in the background. (Chuck Taylor) by Richard Morrill / May 21, 2007
Politics Growth in Seattle: Do we just throw up our hands? One of the downsides of the current wave of growth in Seattle is that housing trends favor projects intended for the wealthy, such as condos by Richard Morrill / August 14, 2007
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: An Issaquah church adapts to the pandemic Faith-based institutions like St. Joseph's have been finding creative new ways to worship together while staying safe and healthy. by Jen Dev / July 13, 2020
News Medical students feel sidelined in fight against COVID-19: ‘We want to help’ Experts are predicting an imminent shortage of health care workers, but med schools worry about the lack of protective gear and testing. by Jen Dev / March 31, 2020
Inside Crosscut What a Seattle teen’s story taught us about life in a pandemic In Crosscut's latest documentary, a high schooler shows the obstacles low-income students are quietly facing. by Jen Dev / December 8, 2020
News Making the leap from high school to college during COVID Franklin high school senior Jackie navigates a tumultuous year in education. Watch the new documentary by Crosscut now. by Jen Dev / November 18, 2020
Equity How racism directly threatens our public health Research shows that the chronic stress of racism takes a toll on the body and leads to worse health outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 26, 2021
Equity How the demographics of clinical trials can hurt people of color Medical study participants tend to be white, educated, and wealthier than the general population. That has negative implications for research. by Jen Dev / March 19, 2021