Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
Politics Who will pay to fix Spokane Valley’s sinking City Hall? The city had to close sections of the six-year-old building after cracks appeared in the walls and floor and water started seeping in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 8, 2023
Equity WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 10, 2023 / Updated Nov. 10, 2023
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Inside Crosscut We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Anne Christnovich & Mohammed Kloub / December 19, 2019
Inside Crosscut Reopening WA: Ask Gov. Inslee about our pandemic response Crosscut is hosting a free Q&A with the governor. We want your questions to guide the conversation. by Anne Christnovich / May 27, 2020
Inside Crosscut Join Soledad O’Brien for a virtual talk on homelessness and COVID-19 Crosscut is collecting questions from readers to help shape a conversation between Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien about homelessness and coronavirus in Seattle. by Anne Christnovich / May 1, 2020
Inside Crosscut What can Congress do for WA in 2020? Ask Sen. Patty Murray The state’s senior senator is sitting down with Crosscut for a free virtual conversation on June 15. by Anne Christnovich / June 10, 2020
News Tech helped make Seattle. Could industry layoffs break it? Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 13, 2023
News Coach Mike Leach created a legacy with WSU football The iconoclastic leader, who coached the Cougars from 2011 to 2019, was a colorful character still remembered by fans and journalists for his impact. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 19, 2022 / Updated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 19