News Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy. by Francesca Lyman / May 10, 2023
News More women are casting their net into the salmon fishing industry They used to be considered bad luck onboard, but an increasing number of female crew members are stepping onto boats headed to Alaska. by Francesca Lyman / June 30, 2023
Culture A walk through Ravenna, now and then In Seattle's Ravenna neighborhod, from top: new urban housing, the Varsity Restaurant, and National Barricade's wares. (Steve Scher) by Steve Scher / August 10, 2007
Culture Waking up with the Pike Place Market (1) The lottery for day stalls. (2) Donuts! (3) The seafood is ready. (4) A broken tile. (5) The market empty, but not for long. (6) Fruit ready for sale. (All: Steve Scher) by Steve Scher / June 26, 2007
Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / February 3, 2020
Environment Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising Facing climate upheaval on Washington's coast, members of the Quinault tribe take to the sea in the canoes of their ancestors. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / December 2, 2019
News Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / November 8, 2019
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Loaf thy neighbor A reader asks: Can I bake and share food with my neighbors? by Ted Alvarez / May 21, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? I need surgery. Am I doomed? Readers ask: Can I get elective surgery? Is my bike commute safe? Should fish tank cleaners come into my home? by Ted Alvarez / May 14, 2020