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 Gay marriage, the incremental approach All benefits (and punishments), just shy of the word "marriage" by C.R. Douglas / February 2, 2009
Politics A one-way ticket to life-changing opportunity State Rep. Reuven Carlyle by Reuven Carlyle / September 6, 2010
Politics Tim Burgess makes a fast start at City Council Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by C.R. Douglas / December 9, 2008
Politics A legislator gets sent to the principal's office Rep. Reuven Carlyle values Crosscut's "prolific, original, on-the-ground reporting." by Reuven Carlyle / April 21, 2011
Equity Mayor's budget reflects that Seattle is not a kid's place A child at the 2007 Seattle Folklife Festival: How much does the city really pay attention to children at Seattle Center or elsewhere? by Reuven Carlyle / September 29, 2010
Politics Sound Transit version 2.1 A light-rail train is towed through the downtown Seattle tunnel. (Sound Transit) by C.R. Douglas / March 21, 2008
Politics A levy-less election? Sound Transit light rail: It may trump a city levy. by C.R. Douglas / March 3, 2008
Culture Presto! A Seattle parks levy! In the man-bites-dog department, we have a City Council deciding to defy Mayor Greg Nickels and put a parks levy on the fall ballot. Here's how something that "never happens" actually happened. by C.R. Douglas / July 22, 2008