Environment Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / February 3, 2020
Opinion Voters — not a Democratic majority — should decide Rep. Matt Shea's future The problem with expelling an alleged domestic terrorist? He could be reelected. by John Carlson / January 14, 2020 / Updated at 9:32 Jan. 16, 2020
Opinion King County's political isolation is the story of 2019 The county remains a liberal bastion, but conservative ideas are thriving elsewhere across Washington state. by John Carlson / December 27, 2019
Opinion 'Growing fond of the gloom': How Seattle became home Everywhere I went in 2019, I found myself missing a piece of the city. by Samantha Allen / December 25, 2019
Environment Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising Facing climate upheaval on Washington's coast, members of the Quinault tribe take to the sea in the canoes of their ancestors. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / December 2, 2019
Opinion Washington voters rejected greed last week — from both corporations and the government Plus, what we learned about Amazon, party loyalty, and the perceived liberalism of voters. by John Carlson / November 11, 2019
Opinion Car tabs, fuel standard, sex ed: 3 battles left before WA session wraps A lopsided Democratic majority is out of step with public opinion. by John Carlson / March 4, 2020
Opinion What does a transplant owe to Seattle? I couldn't do everything to become an ethical citizen of my new home, but I could do something. by Samantha Allen / February 17, 2020
Opinion Washington’s lockdown rebellion has quietly gone mainstream People across the state have started to resist the shut down, doing what they think is prudent as the state flattens the coronavirus infection curve. by John Carlson / May 29, 2020
Opinion Pride is more than a parade In these pandemic times, let's remember that Pride Month is about the resilience, creativity and beauty of the LGBTQ community. by Samantha Allen / May 26, 2020