Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
News Podcast | Behind the surprising results of our Supreme Court poll We asked Washington voters their opinions on the court and their thoughts on current cases. Pollster Stuart Elway shares his takeaways. by Mark Baumgarten / April 26, 2023
Culture Podcast | Behind the skyrocketing prices of Alden Mason’s artwork Ten years after his death, the Seattle painter is having a moment. Reporter Margo Vansynghel discusses the increased interest in his work. by Mark Baumgarten / March 8, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way. by Venice Buhain / June 28, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Mossback’s Northwest finds history everywhere Host Knute Berger shares his favorite stories from the new season, Starbucks union gains traction and Tacoma adopts treatment courts. by Shannen Ortale / October 5, 2023
News Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table Bellevue, Seattle and Olympia districts say drops in student numbers could lead to budget pressure and further consolidations. by Venice Buhain / December 12, 2023
Environment Nick on the Rocks: Wenatchee spires signal ancient volcanic power Towers at Saddle Rock were formed from 44-million-year-old vents of magma hidden deep under the Cascade mountains. by Shannen Ortale / December 15, 2023
Environment Nick on the Rocks: How the Ice Age carved WA’s labyrinth of canyons Host and geology professor Nick Zentner explores the Drumheller Channels near Othello — which resemble Southwest deserts — in the Season 5 premiere. by Shannen Ortale / December 8, 2023
News Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020. by Venice Buhain / December 21, 2023 / Updated: 5:47 p.m.