Environment Scientists help hatchery salmon find the sweet smell of home Confused salmon keep getting lost on their way back to the nest, but wildlife scientists are helping them make scents of the journey. by Jes Burns / December 11, 2018
Environment Will limits on fishing free up salmon for starving orcas? With fishery limits now set, attention turns to rebuilding "overfished" salmon runs and protecting Southern Resident orcas. by Jes Burns OPB / April 22, 2019
Environment Forget Smokey — new tech helps us assess fire danger Visitors to Northwest forests and parks will still see Smokey the Bear and the familiar fire danger color scheme, but new science will inform those predictions. by Jes Burns OPB / April 15, 2019
Politics The man who once chased the far-right out of the GOP Former Washington Gov. Dan Evans helped purge the John Birch Society from the Republican party in the 1960s. by Sheila Cain / September 24, 2018
Equity She left Microsoft to build a school — and change a white-dominated industry The persistent lack of diversity she encountered in countless tech jobs pushed Trish Millines Dziko to take matters into her own hands. by Sheila Cain / September 17, 2018
Politics Tim Burgess believes the children are our future The former mayor and City Council member has done many things, but his lasting legacy may be paving Seattle's path toward universal preschool. by Sheila Cain / September 10, 2018
Culture The healing spaces of Creative Justice This community arts organization gets young people involved with social-justice themed art — and out of the juvenile and criminal justice systems. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2018
Equity Once undocumented, he now gives entrepreneurs a chance at success Beto Yarce got his start selling jewelry at the Fremont Market. Now he helps low-income people start their own businesses. by Sheila Cain / August 27, 2018
Politics How one friendship changed the way Washington treats addiction Health care professionals said her best friend would die. Lauren Davis wasn’t buying it. A remarkable story ensued. by Sheila Cain / August 20, 2018
Politics Meet the winners of the 2018 Courage Awards Each year, Crosscut honors a handful of locals who have shown extraordinary grit and leadership. by Sheila Cain / August 13, 2018