Opinion Background checks give false sense of security at airports We would be better off reducing our emphasis on someone's past and looking to broader security concepts that operate more fairly. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott / August 16, 2018
Politics First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next? A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park. by John Nelson / October 27, 2017
Environment Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain. by John Nelson / October 23, 2017
Culture Test riding Seattle's bike shares: A guide Three private companies — Spin, ofo and LimeBike — have dropped 9,000 easily rentable two-wheelers onto our streets, placing us firmly at the forefront of American cities with dockless bike-share... by John Nelson / December 7, 2017
Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Culture A museum for the pinball obsessed At the Seattle Pinball Museum, you can flip balls in over 50 machines to your callused fingers’ content since you pay a flat rate of $15 to get in. by Chason Gordon / March 13, 2017
Opinion Seattle survey wants to know: How do you feel about public safety? To address the polarizing issue of crime and public safety, the Seattle Public Safety Survey needs your participation. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott & William S. Parkin / October 19, 2021
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
Culture Are the ski slopes only for the 1 percent? Is skiing just for rich people? It depends on how much you love the sport. by John Nelson / February 27, 2018
Culture Fame, media and mass shootings: Culture plays a role in creating these tragedies The crime scene inside Seattle Pacific University's Otto Miller Hall. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott / June 8, 2014