Environment Human Elements: When giraffes speak, this scientist listens Animal welfare scientist Dr. Bonnie Baird helps zookeepers by using numbers and graphs to learn what animals are trying say. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 10, 2020
Environment The world's first commercial electric aircraft could take off in the PNW The region is poised to lead the way in electric flight thanks to an ambitious partnership between MagniX and Harbour Air. by Beatriz Costa Lima / December 5, 2019 / Updated at 3:06 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2019.
News How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root. by Jenny Cunningham InvestigateWest / July 9, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: When checkout lines become the front lines In a pandemic, supermarkets become front lines. The workers brave risks to keep the stores running safely. by Beatriz Costa Lima / May 18, 2020
Opinion Tribal nations in WA helped prove police accountability is possible Alongside other communities of color, we worked to pass a law making it easier to prosecute violent police officers. by Fawn Sharp & James Rideout & Matthew Randazzo V / June 1, 2020
Environment How to thrive in isolation, according to one of WA's last fire lookouts For ‘Lightning’ Bill Austin, life in a Methow Valley lookout tower isn’t too different from life under social distancing. by Beatriz Costa Lima / April 20, 2020
Opinion Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much. by Bill Bryant / April 21, 2021
Opinion What Biden's win means: Truth and reconciliation As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Fawn Sharp & Matthew Randazzo V / November 9, 2020
News The New Normal | When you need dialysis, staying home is harder While others stay in during the pandemic, kidney patients must leave the home for life-saving treatment. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 26, 2020
Opinion What Inslee should look for when appointing a new WA secretary of state The only Republican in a statewide seat is joining the Biden administration. Here’s what our governor should consider when replacing her. by Bill Bryant / November 10, 2021