Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
The full '$5 Cover: Seattle' project is finally out, and it's worth the wait The Moondoggies by TravisHay / December 27, 2010
Culture Catch EMP's 'Northwest Passage' exhibit while you can EMP's 'Northwest Passage' exhibit includes memorabilia from Seattle's Jackson Street jazz scene of the 1940s. by TravisHay / December 20, 2010
Tech A music-crammed gift guide you can use to shop locally Membership in the Showbox VIP Club is one music-related gift idea. Look, hon, no waiting in line. by TravisHay / December 16, 2010
Northwest music future alive, kicking Great Waves, winner of EMP's 2010 Sound Off! competition by TravisHay / March 8, 2010
Equity Talking neglect with at-risk experts Eric and Casey Trupin Eric Trupin (left) and his son Casey Trupin, two of the most dedicated and effective advocates for the state's at-risk youth. by Katy Sewall / April 6, 2015