Investigations Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2023
Investigations Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators 'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.' by Hannah Weinberger / August 29, 2023
Investigations The effort to save SeaTac’s biggest forest amid airport expansion Community pressure and federal legislation could help protect a hard-won South King County park from long-term development. by Hannah Weinberger / September 28, 2023
In South Lake Union, explosive growth is just getting started by Ethan Phelps-Goodman / September 8, 2015
Bill Lucia (sniff) leaves Crosscut Bill Lucia, a reporter for all seasons. by Mary Bruno / November 10, 2014
Save the Date: Crosscut's 2nd Annual Courage Awards Courage isn't something we take for granted. That's why, for the second year in a row, we're recognizing Northwest individuals who have it in spades. by Mary Bruno / August 6, 2014
Politics The small-town mayor who was Oso's hidden hero Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert by Mary Bruno / July 9, 2014
Despite perceptions, housing production down in 2015, single family home construction up A red crane against a blue sky by Ethan Phelps-Goodman / December 29, 2015
Environment The $1.1-billion orca plan could be a gamechanger Orca Task Force members are cautiously optimistic about Inslee's budget helping the Southern Residents. by Hannah Weinberger / December 18, 2018
Environment The outdoor industry will pay to raid your gear closet Ballard's new, consignment-only outdoor gear store is pushing Seattleites to spend less on gear, and more time in the mountains. by Hannah Weinberger / December 7, 2018