Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023
Crosscut names new Editor-in-Chief Greg Hanscom, formerly of Grist, Urbanite, and High Country News. by Bradley Bagshaw / July 26, 2015
Culture What to do with Michael Jackson's legacy? Seattle tiptoes around it Like the rest of the world, Seattle is battling its own conscience regarding MJ in light of the Leaving Neverland documentary. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 15, 2019
Culture Art Institute's shutdown met with relief, disappointment On the eve of the school's closure, one final student art show. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 8, 2019
Culture James Beard on a budget: 9 amazing, affordable eats in Seattle From ramen at Adana to hearty food at Sawyer in Ballard, there is plenty for the (relatively) frugal nosher. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2019 / Updated on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:23 p.m.
Culture Rapper Sol meditates on a changing Seattle Sol Moravia-Rosenberg's new album Soon Enough will be released Friday. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 27, 2019