Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
Inside Crosscut We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Anne Christnovich & Mohammed Kloub / December 19, 2019
Inside Crosscut Reopening WA: Ask Gov. Inslee about our pandemic response Crosscut is hosting a free Q&A with the governor. We want your questions to guide the conversation. by Anne Christnovich / May 27, 2020
Inside Crosscut Join Soledad O’Brien for a virtual talk on homelessness and COVID-19 Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle. by Anne Christnovich / May 1, 2020
Inside Crosscut What can Congress do for WA in 2020? Ask Sen. Patty Murray The state’s senior senator is sitting down with Crosscut for a free virtual conversation on June 15. by Anne Christnovich / June 10, 2020
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 2020
Inside Crosscut What we’re doing to improve trust in our journalism in 2020 We’re opening up our reporting process to our readers as part of a larger effort to be more transparent and inclusive. by Anne Christnovich / July 7, 2020
Inside Crosscut Election 2020: What mattered most to you? Election cycles showcase pundits and politicos, but we want to hear your experiences, too. by Anne Christnovich / November 10, 2020
News Putting the massive West Coast wildfires into context Read and see the history, shared perspectives and experiences of people facing these natural disasters on the front lines. by Anne Christnovich / September 11, 2020