Culture Framed: Cambodian wedding stylist keeps culture alive one 'I do' at a time Seattle salon owner Nary Kuy finds comfort and purpose in bringing her traditions to the PNW. by Dorothy Edwards / February 10, 2020
Culture Photos from the final days of ‘Buttcracker’ The spirit of Seattle’s heavy metal spoof of ‘The Nutcracker’ lives on. by Dorothy Edwards / January 27, 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
News In Seattle, grandmothers raising kids have to rely on each other For kinship caregivers raising another family member's children, state support lags behind assistance for foster parents. by Dorothy Edwards / January 13, 2020
News Crosscut’s 2019 in photos Our photojournalists reflect on the photos that resonated with them this year. by Dorothy Edwards & Matt M. McKnight / December 23, 2019
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Life after surviving coronavirus Seattle grandmother Sadie Pimpleton was hospitalized with COVID-19 and says she saw the end. She’s now back home with her grandkids, finding ways to help others. by Dorothy Edwards / July 6, 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
Culture Framed: Cheering through grief, violence and adversity How an underdog cheerleading team finally made it to state. by Dorothy Edwards / March 16, 2020
Inside Crosscut Same milestones, new rituals: Help Crosscut report its next project How are you planning birthdays, graduations, funerals and other important events during coronavirus? by Dorothy Edwards / May 12, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: When your living room becomes City Hall Redmond City Councilwoman Varisha Khan is navigating her first term from home while supporting her community through the pandemic. by Dorothy Edwards / June 22, 2020