News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
Politics Jean Godden: Saying goodbye to our friend, Walt Crowley Walt Crowley in 2004. (Michael Cain) by Jean Godden / September 23, 2007
Culture Bumbershoot is back — and returning to its weird roots After a three-year hiatus, Seattle’s music and arts festival is reborn with extreme pogo sticking, performance rituals, a cat circus and an emphasis on local bands. by Charles R. Cross / August 31, 2023
Culture After raising $1.75M for Austin musicians, Black Fret hopes to keep the music playing in Seattle The nonprofit operates on the radical notion that musicians should be paid to make music. by Charles R. Cross / January 22, 2020
Culture Will the last person to leave Northgate Mall turn out the lights? Over piroshky and pink socks, a Seattle writer ponders the death of America's first mall. by Charles R. Cross / November 27, 2019
Politics 2019 election results for Seattle, King County and more The eighth round of ballots dropped Thursday, Nov. 14. Here's what they show. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / November 5, 2019 / Updated Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m.
Culture Bumbershoot’s producer declines to renew contract, putting the festival’s future in doubt With the iconic summer music event in flux, the city of Seattle and One Reel seek a viable new model. by Charles R. Cross / November 1, 2019 / Updated Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.
Culture Bumbershoot could be smaller, cheaper and more local in 2020 Event producer One Reel is looking to the long-running Seattle festival’s past to help ensure its future. by Charles R. Cross / February 21, 2020
Growth Impact Report | 2022 brought new projects, podcasts and policies A look back at Crosscut's year of change and achievement. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / December 22, 2022
Culture Jimi Hendrix at 80: Reimagining the guitarist’s Seattle legacy In two new plays, the rock-’n’-roll icon is celebrated as a creative inspiration for Black youth. by Charles R. Cross / November 2, 2022