Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Equity WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 10, 2023 / Updated Nov. 10, 2023
Opinion The perils of prediction: Lessons from the Crosscut/Elway Poll For one thing, we need to be clearer with readers about what poll results mean. And don't mean. by Mark Baumgarten / November 21, 2018
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics In first debate for US Senate, Hutchison jabs, Cantwell parries The Democratic incumbent emerged largely unscathed. So did President Trump. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2018
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
Culture A casual fan’s guide to the Mariners’ playoff run Seattle has advanced to take on the Houston Astros in the ALDS. If you're a baseball rookie, here's all you need to know. by Mark Baumgarten / October 7, 2022 / Updated Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
News Tech helped make Seattle. Could industry layoffs break it? Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 13, 2023
News Coach Mike Leach created a legacy with WSU football The iconoclastic leader, who coached the Cougars from 2011 to 2019, was a colorful character still remembered by fans and journalists for his impact. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 19, 2022 / Updated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 19
Inside Crosscut How partnerships make our journalism better We work with outlets like InvestigateWest and Youth Today to bring more stories to more of you. by Mark Baumgarten / February 15, 2022 / Updated at 9:20 a.m.