Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Politics How Obama is rebuilding the GOP base Campaign bumper stickers and homemade buttons. (Tom Albers) by Chris Vance / September 13, 2009
Politics Very stormy weather Green River Valley: warnings on the flood plain by Chris Vance / August 25, 2009
Crosscut Week in Review (July 17) Seattle is starting to get serious about two related questions: What if the tunnel is built? What if the tunnel is not built? by Joe Copeland / July 16, 2010
Culture Will debate over McGinn's nightlife plan need its own noise limits? Mayor Mike McGinn, in a visit at Crosscut. by Joe Copeland / July 13, 2010
Crosscut's Week in Review (July 10) Surviving the heat, Knute Berger did the Shanghai Expo 2010 and brought home a fascinating series of articles. by Joe Copeland / July 10, 2010
Politics UW faces financial test: is tuition the only answer? University of Washington (2007) by Joe Copeland / July 7, 2010
Crosscut week in review (July 3) You can see the Northwest's passion for place and community in the stories readers liked this week. by Joe Copeland / July 2, 2010
Crosscut week in review (June 26) The future of Seattle waterfront is a big topic for readers. by Joe Copeland / June 27, 2010