Politics Seattle City Attorney’s promise to prosecute put to the test Pete Holmes announced last week that he would take activists who snarl traffic to court. by Lilly Fowler / September 5, 2018
Equity Parents prepare as a Seattle teacher strike looms If the union and the district don't settle, teachers will be on the picket line and families will be on their own. by Lilly Fowler / August 30, 2018
Politics WA prison staff worry about safety as shutdown continues In SeaTac, federal prison employees are worried about not only financial hardship, but how staff shortages could create a risk. by Lilly Fowler / January 24, 2019 / Updated on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
News As government shutdown drags on, Seattle food banks prep for the worst Some food banks are either already seeing an uptick in clients or bracing themselves for bigger crowds. by Lilly Fowler / January 16, 2019
News How will 911 services navigate Seattle’s viaduct closure? First responders are planning "for armageddon, worst case scenario" when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for three weeks. by Lilly Fowler / January 9, 2019 / Updated Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Equity Following lawsuit, Catholic health-care provider changes policy on transgender care The lawsuit asserted that PeaceHealth discriminated against a 16-year-old transgender boy seeking coverage for top surgery. by Lilly Fowler / January 4, 2019
Equity Activists sue after SeaTac slaps them with $37K bill for immigration rally Protesters gathered at the SeaTac Federal Detention Center this summer to protest the Trump Administration's family separation policies. by Lilly Fowler / January 3, 2019
Equity The chaotic year in immigration As the nation was gripped by stories at the border, Seattle played a central role. by Lilly Fowler / December 26, 2018
News ICE says asylum seeker is on life support Correction: Hours after Crosscut reported that the detainee had died, officials stated that he had been transported to a medical facility. He is now on life support. by Lilly Fowler / November 16, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21
Equity Hate crimes double in Seattle; community reacts This is the third consecutive year there has been a sharp increase in hate crime incidents, according to newly released FBI data. by Lilly Fowler / November 13, 2018 / Updated at 4:38 p.m.