Politics What the fight for a Latino voting district means for Central WA politics Yakima County, a hotbed for voting rights cases, is at the center of yet more lawsuits after a messy state redistricting process. by Mai Hoang / April 13, 2022 / Updated 10:45 a.m., April 13
Culture New rainbow flag irks LGBTQ community A new and more inclusive Pride flag is raised at Philadelphia City Hall on June 8 during a Pride month kick-off event including city officials. by Katie Herzog / June 21, 2017
News PNW hiking and camping upended as wildfires force tough choices With firefighting resources strained and burning harder to contain, many face last-minute changes or cancellations to outdoor adventures. by Mai Hoang / September 6, 2021
Inside Crosscut It’s crunch time for the big apple debate Two Crosscut reporters toss around their likes — and dislikes — when it comes to Washington’s franchise fruit. by Mai Hoang & Hannah Weinberger / November 2, 2021
Politics Seattle mayor candidates debate old, new approaches to policing In a televised debate focused on public safety, Bruce Harrell pressed for more officers while Lorena González touted alternatives to traditional policing. by Mai Hoang / October 28, 2021
News WA apple growers bank on new varieties to boost consumption Honeycrisp showed that consumers can get excited about different varieties. Growers hope Cosmic Crisp and others can replicate that success. by Mai Hoang / October 27, 2021
Politics In Eastern WA, vaccine messaging matters for political candidates When it comes to talking about the pandemic on the campaign trail, style matters just as much as substance. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Inside Crosscut Our new Eastern WA reporter wants to lift the Cascade Curtain Crosscut reporter Mai Hoang says there's more to learn about the region beyond the cursory descriptions of dry, red and rural. by Mai Hoang / October 12, 2021