News 50 years ago, The World’s Fair helped reshape Spokane’s downtown To remember the 1974 event that drew more than five million people, the city will host celebrations focusing on the environment and Indigenous culture. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2024
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
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
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
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020
News For Puget Sound Muslims, Ramadan during crisis is an opportunity to help Unable to gather in person, the Seattle-area Muslim community is still finding ways to connect and serve during the year’s biggest holiday. by Mohammed Kloub / May 20, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.
Inside Crosscut The top stories readers helped us tell in 2020 Some of the most important stories we published this year were the ones you asked us to tell. by Mohammed Kloub / December 24, 2020
Politics The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature Pandemic relief, climate change, taxes and more — here’s what we’re watching halfway into the session. by Mohammed Kloub / March 22, 2021 / Updated on Monday, May 3 at 2:50 p.m.
Politics How to follow and participate in the Washington state Legislature With the pandemic forcing lawmakers to meet remotely, it’s never been easier to make your voice heard right from home. by Mohammed Kloub / January 22, 2021