The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding.
One of the few Black women in her field, Seattle architect Laurie Allison Wilson is working to build projects that honor the diversity of Black life in the city.
Crosscut’s new multimedia showcase highlights the contributions of Black artists to the Northwest cultural landscape through profiles, photography, videos and a podcast.