Politics $4K for kids' hearing aids? Many WA insurers won’t help and now parents want a fix A plan in the state Legislature would require private insurers to cover the devices, which must be replaced every few years. by Melissa Santos / December 16, 2019
News SATs no longer required for admission at some Washington colleges More colleges and universities in Washington state are ditching the SAT and ACT as requirements for admissions. It's part of a nationwide trend. by Melissa Santos / December 10, 2019
Equity Landlords with lawyers, tenants without: How some WA renters are signing away their rights The state Legislature recently passed new regulations to protect against eviction, but many don't know their rights. by David Kroman / December 5, 2019
Politics Black women could triple their numbers in Washington Legislature A Black person hasn't served in the state Senate for a decade. That could change with this year's election. by Melissa Santos / July 17, 2020
Politics Durkan hits back at pledge to defund Seattle PD by 50% The mayor offered ideas to restructure the department but rejected calls for deeper cuts. by David Kroman / July 13, 2020
Politics Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature Recent protests against police brutality could spur new rules — and new ways to hold officers accountable. by Melissa Santos / July 3, 2020
Equity Black pot entrepreneurs fight for piece of Washington's very white marijuana industry “They were prosecuting us the most for cannabis...now, they’re on the street corners in our neighborhoods, selling that stuff to us." by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2020
News Coronavirus spells financial trouble for health clinics serving low-income communities The hard math comes as Washington's community health clinics worry about an inequitable response to the pandemic. by David Kroman / April 2, 2020
Inside Crosscut Tightknit community’s brush with coronavirus hits home for a Seattle reporter Hometown roots helped city reporter David Kroman get connected to Kitsap County’s first COVID-19 patients on Bainbridge Island. by David Kroman / March 26, 2020
Inside Crosscut How a Crosscut reporter found tears in Seattle's housing safety nets A developing story series explores an undercovered aspect of the Seattle area’s homelessness crisis: what it’s like to get older without stable housing. by David Kroman / October 12, 2019