Culture Seattle to host its first literary festival in 18 years This weekend, Town Hall’s new celebration of writers aims to fortify the spirits of our City of Literature. by Paul Constant / September 14, 2022
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.
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
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
Culture Seattle’s Short Run comics and arts festival is in it for the long run Forced to cancel the 10th annual edition of the beloved small press event, organizers have three books and a new space in the works. by Paul Constant / May 17, 2021
Culture A 2020 bright spot: this comic book about a Seattle goat boy The new graphic novel from Fantagraphics sets mad science and social commentary in a familiar landscape. by Paul Constant / August 5, 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
Equity Colville mother's conviction raises justice issues facing Native women After federal prosecutors rejected her self-defense claim, Maddesyn George received a 6 1/2-year sentence. Now her supporters plan to continue advocating for incarcerated Native women. by Luna Reyna / December 7, 2021 / Updated at 9:41 a.m. on Dec. 7
Inside Crosscut Divisive issues like Native disenrollment take careful reporting For Indigenous affairs reporter Luna Reyna, the decision to write about the Nooksack 306 required some soul-searching. by Luna Reyna / October 11, 2022