Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
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
Politics Council overrides grassroots Dems with Jayapal’s successor A judge swore Saldaña in after King County Council confirmed her appointment. by Cambria Roth / December 12, 2016
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
Politics After Trump, an uprising among women in rural Washington Energized by the 2016 election, female candidates are seeking change — and office — in Klickitat County. by Cambria Roth / September 20, 2017
Politics Miss Tuesday's mayoral debate? Watch it here The two candidates for Mayor of Seattle, Jenny Durkan, left, and Cary Moon, debated Tuesday at Seattle University. by Cambria Roth / September 12, 2017
Culture They can pass a budget, but do WA lawmakers know their Beyoncé? Might Washington politicians share more common ground than we think? by Cambria Roth / July 3, 2017
And the award(s) go to ... Crosscut! Team Crosscut: Knute ("Skip") Berger, Joe Copeland, Cambria Roth, Florangela Davila, David Kroman, Jonah Fruchter and Greg Hanscom by Cambria Roth / June 6, 2017