Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Environment Skip the woodchipper: Salvaged city trees are the new lumber From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars. by Alex Brown Stateline / December 20, 2022
Environment Offshore wind farming gains momentum on the West Coast Washington, Oregon and California could soon see floating turbines off their coasts. by Alex Brown Stateline / May 13, 2022
Culture Seattle's all-female football team: This isn't the lingerie league The women of the Seattle Majestics make huge sacrifices for their sport, full-tackle football. For many, the reward is nothing short of salvation. by Cambria Roth / April 20, 2016
Environment What the death of WA’s carbon tax says about the future Some lessons gained from the failure of Initiative 1631. by Kate Schimel High Country News / February 6, 2019
Politics Do newspaper endorsements matter anymore? The Seattle Times Editorial Board has picked its favorites. The Stranger, too. Does anyone care? by Cambria Roth / October 31, 2018
Politics Blue wave or prepaid postage — what inspired Washington's voters? A look at what may have impacted high voter turnout in King County and Washington. by Cambria Roth / August 21, 2018
Politics Democratic women are angry, but will it make a difference in WA? A record number of female candidates are on the ballot in Washington state this year — and they are fed up. by Cambria Roth / October 24, 2018
Politics She's 29, Latina and running for office — as a Republican Can Maia Espinoza disrupt the Washington Legislature's all-white Republican caucus? by Cambria Roth / October 10, 2018
Tech The leader connecting communities through tech David Harris will receive Crosscut's Courage in Technology award on October 12. by Cambria Roth / September 24, 2017