Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021
Politics Want to be a Civic Cocktail smarty-pants? Read this. (L to R) Berit Anderson, Art Thiel and Susan Enfield at Civic Cocktail. by Crosscut contributors / April 28, 2013
Politics Exclusive Video: Inslee on cutting gas subsidies and the real costs of coal ports Gov. Jay Inslee by Crosscut contributors / March 3, 2013
Culture Meet the Swing Districts Lumber remains important in the 35th District by Crosscut contributors / July 29, 2014
Politics The 2014 Crosscut Courage Award Winners The 2014 Courage awards were designed by Ann Gardner by Crosscut contributors / October 23, 2014