Inside Crosscut Reporting on Seattle’s Black arts spaces, past and present Black Arts Legacies podcast host Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers explores the Central District as both a foundational art hub and the neighborhood she now calls home. by Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers / June 28, 2022
Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Equity When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target How a burglary, social media and politics led to the bullying of a Nooksack Tribal councilwoman out of office. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / February 6, 2020
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020