News From 2020 to now: 4 Seattle Black activists reflect on their work Black activists in the Seattle-King County area speak about their individual activism journeys, where they intersect and diverge. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 16, 2024 / Updated at 9:35 a.m. on Feb. 16
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29
News Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 1, 2024
When we were Kings: naming Seattle's (hoped-for) NBA and NHL teams A sign of support for construction of a new pro sports arena during a rally in 2012. by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 1, 2013
Politics Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail) Washington state ballot (2010). by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 16, 2013
Totally free? This is the second week of Crosscut's spring membership drive. We need 412 new or renewing members by 4/12. Please donate today. by Sam Howe Verhovek / March 19, 2013
Politics The e-bike craze has officially hit Seattle As e-bikes become increasingly popular in Seattle, they're transforming both commutes and the market. by John Nelson / May 1, 2018
Opinion Forget the head tax, we need a robot tax Bill Gates first introduced the idea for a levy on robots that replace human employees. Seattle should consider it. by Ross Cohen / June 14, 2018
Opinion Take a knee? Why we need to rise up for the working class Construction workers install a wooden deck on the roof at the new Hugo House building, housed in its old location in Capitol Hill. by Ross Cohen / October 4, 2017
Culture This year only, locals have special access to Washington's best trail Mount Rainier from Skyscraper Mountain along the Wonderland Trail. by John Nelson / May 29, 2016