Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
News Medical students feel sidelined in fight against COVID-19: ‘We want to help’ Experts are predicting an imminent shortage of health care workers, but med schools worry about the lack of protective gear and testing. by Jen Dev / March 31, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: An Issaquah church adapts to the pandemic Faith-based institutions like St. Joseph's have been finding creative new ways to worship together while staying safe and healthy. by Jen Dev / July 13, 2020
Inside Crosscut What a Seattle teen’s story taught us about life in a pandemic In Crosscut's latest documentary, a high schooler shows the obstacles low-income students are quietly facing. by Jen Dev / December 8, 2020
News Making the leap from high school to college during COVID Franklin high school senior Jackie navigates a tumultuous year in education. Watch the new documentary by Crosscut now. by Jen Dev / November 18, 2020