Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
Crosscut's online journalism has print's caliber Why a newspaper person is now a Crosscut reader, supporter, and occasional writer. by Joann Byrd / September 26, 2010
Politics UW's freshmen all must read (gasp!) poetry The University of Washington by Joann Byrd / September 21, 2010
Equity Calamity: Timeless lessons from the 1903 Heppner Flood The first floor of the Ayers house was torn away as floodwaters carried the house more than a block and dumped the second story against a pile of debris. Tom Ayers had the top story and its cupola... by Joann Byrd / October 15, 2009
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle this weekend A “post-apocalyptic Western with Nerf guns,” glass artist Preston Singletary, a few poetry readings and Tamale Guy. by Brangien Davis & Michael Upchurch & Nicole Capozziello / April 12, 2018
Environment Mini-versions of NW dams find a home — in Mississippi The lab has hangar space filled with miniature models based on dams across the country – including the Columbia and Snake rivers. by Cassandra Profita OPB/EarthFix / April 11, 2018
Culture Bainbridge author on writing, the working class and cultural appropriation In "Lawn Boy," author Jonathan Evison tells the story of a 22-year-old half-Mexican landscaper. by Michael Upchurch / April 10, 2018
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle this weekend Tap dancing, ancient ceramic sculptures and an edible book festival (yes, you read that right). by Michael Upchurch & Nicole Capozziello / April 5, 2018
Culture Less comedy, more drama: Lynn Shelton talks about her newest film Shelton discusses what triggered her change of tone in “Outside In,” filming in Granite Falls and what is next for her. by Michael Upchurch / April 4, 2018
Culture The Donald Byrd formula: Study modern slavery, discuss, then dance In its latest work, Spectrum Dance Theater unveils a choreographed meditation on modern day slavery. by Michael Upchurch / April 3, 2018