Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
Crosscut's online journalism has print's caliber Why a newspaper person is now a Crosscut reader, supporter, and occasional writer. by Joann Byrd / September 26, 2010
Politics UW's freshmen all must read (gasp!) poetry The University of Washington by Joann Byrd / September 21, 2010
Equity Calamity: Timeless lessons from the 1903 Heppner Flood The first floor of the Ayers house was torn away as floodwaters carried the house more than a block and dumped the second story against a pile of debris. Tom Ayers had the top story and its cupola... by Joann Byrd / October 15, 2009
Politics Wildfires threaten Methow's long road to recovery The Chiwaukum fire burned more than 14,000 acres near Leavenworth and Entiat last year. by Michelle Nijhuis for High Country News / August 21, 2015
Politics Seattle area has land to build on — but at what risk? As the Puget Sound region booms, landslide hazards pose serious complications by Kristen M. Clark & Eric Keto / April 12, 2018
Politics Can anything truly fix SODO’s parking mess? City Hall says it wants to make changes, but some neighborhood business owners are skeptical. by Kristen M. Clark / April 5, 2018
Politics As property taxes soar, will Seattleites stop being so generous? While Seattle area residents have typically embraced various taxes for public services, some officials worry a reckoning is on the horizon. by Kristen M. Clark / February 13, 2018
Politics Quips and a few punches at D.C. in governors' talk A few highlights from a conversation with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at the Crosscut Festival. by Kristen M. Clark / February 2, 2018
Politics Bikeshare expands to the suburbs In the latest example of Seattle's boom having a ripple effect on neighboring suburbs, Bothell will be the guinea pig for a new bikeshare expansion. by Kristen M. Clark / February 4, 2018