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
Equity Foster parents say ‘retaliation’ by caseworkers means fewer families to help kids in need Records portray a culture of fear, even as Washington state attempts to respond to a flood of new cases. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / January 15, 2020
Environment Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising Facing climate upheaval on Washington's coast, members of the Quinault tribe take to the sea in the canoes of their ancestors. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / December 2, 2019
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? When will museums be safe? A reader wants to know why people can't go to their favorite museum — and when they can. by Ted Alvarez / July 23, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Knowing when it’s safe to fly A reader asks: How will we know when it's safe to travel by airplane again? by Ted Alvarez / July 16, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Fauci’s tools to fight the pandemic A reader asks: If the U.S. is beyond contact tracing, how can we contain COVID-19? by Ted Alvarez / July 9, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? A recipe for heroism A reader asks: Is it safe to wear a mask in a professional kitchen? by Ted Alvarez / June 25, 2020
Inside Crosscut Writing through the apocalypse Our end-times advice columnist reflects on starting something new when everything is falling apart. by Ted Alvarez / June 23, 2020
Politics New WA state budget won’t solve problem of foster kids in crisis The state Legislature approved nearly $16 million in new funding last week, but the effort may come up short in fixing an overwhelmed system. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Loaf thy neighbor A reader asks: Can I bake and share food with my neighbors? by Ted Alvarez / May 21, 2020