News 2023: Photos of the year Babies in prison, Starbucks unions, and Seattle cycling. Crosscut photographers captured a year of growth and change across Washington state. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 15, 2023
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Opinion WA still holds teens in solitary confinement — and worse, suit says A lawsuit claims three teenagers were handcuffed while in isolation, violating the state’s own policies and raising profound moral questions. by Claudia Rowe / April 22, 2021
Inside Crosscut Columnist Claudia Rowe on neutrality and what kids tell us about WA The longtime education reporter explains how decades of covering schools shaped the perspective she brings to her new column. by Claudia Rowe / April 6, 2021
Opinion Washington high court charts less punitive path on juvenile justice With the Monschke decision, the state Supreme Court expanded the definition of youth in murder cases. No other court has done so. by Claudia Rowe / April 1, 2021
Opinion Let’s not squander the chance to reimagine education in Washington state Our state is long overdue for an injection of creative thinking to solve our education woes. by Claudia Rowe / March 18, 2021
Opinion With many WA students lacking internet, remote learning falls short Students are falling behind in school because of connectivity issues. That could have massive consequences for the economy. by Claudia Rowe / February 24, 2021
Culture Festivities in Focus | A Christian Orthodox church marks Theophany On the rainy bank of the Pilchuck River in Snohomish, a growing St. Thomas Orthodox Church celebrated the Holy Trinity and the baptism of Jesus. by Genna Martin / January 11, 2023
News 2022: The year in photos Pickleball mania, vaccinated tigers, Ukrainian art and the fall of 'Roe.' These images taken across Washington state made us think, feel and laugh. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 16, 2022
Inside Crosscut Our new photo series captures the love and light of holidays As the days grow darker, the Festivities in Focus project aims to celebrate joy within a barrage of often difficult news. by Genna Martin / November 29, 2022