Environment Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / February 3, 2020
News Washington state looks to end ICE courthouse arrests A bill under consideration in Olympia would also require federal immigration agents to check in before entering a courthouse. by Lilly Fowler / January 31, 2020
News Memo shows border officers were directed to stop Iranian Americans at Canada border, despite agency’s claims ‘Updated procedures’ from the Seattle field office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection told agents to also detain people with ties to Palestine and Lebanon, and to ask about their religion. by Lilly Fowler Updated on Thurs. Jan. 30, 2:25 p.m. / January 30, 2020
Politics Washington could become the next state to ban private prisons Last year, California banned private detention centers and was promptly sued. Now Washington state legislators are considering a similar ban. by Lilly Fowler / January 23, 2020
Politics An Iranian-born woman held at the Canadian border for 11 hours tells her story The Bellevue woman, who works for Microsoft, was held by U.S. Border Patrol with dozens of others. by Lilly Fowler / January 7, 2020
Politics U.S. attack on Iranian military leader carries 'huge risk of escalation,' WA leaders say Officials and others worry about the lack of Congressional approval for the attack or a plan from the Trump administration. by Lilly Fowler / January 3, 2020 / Updated 5:56 p.m.
News 2019 year in review It's been an incredible year in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. These stories started conversation, change, and awareness. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Mohammed Kloub / December 20, 2019
Equity Calling it a 'trap,' Washington sues to stop ICE from arresting people at courthouses Since 2017, ICE and Border Patrol have arrested hundreds of immigrants in approximately 20 counties across Washington state. by Lilly Fowler / December 17, 2019
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
Equity Despite Washington state's new sanctuary law, some local officials still cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol Although the Keep Washington Working Act went into effect more than six months ago, some sheriffs aren't following it. by Lilly Fowler / December 9, 2019 / Updated 9:50 a.m.