News Tokitae’s death surfaced orcas’ complicated history in the PNW The death of the whale at a Miami amusement park just before her planned release highlighted the species’ fraught relationship with humans. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2023
Investigations Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators 'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.' by Hannah Weinberger / August 29, 2023
Mossback The Seattle architect behind the PacSci arches and the Twin Towers Minoru Yamasaki was commissioned to create the World Trade Center after gaining notoriety for his design of the 1962 World's Fair pavilion. by Knute Berger / September 11, 2023
Environment The $1.1-billion orca plan could be a gamechanger Orca Task Force members are cautiously optimistic about Inslee's budget helping the Southern Residents. by Hannah Weinberger / December 18, 2018
Environment This Bellevue teen wants to fight sickle cell disease with smartphones Lab techs in resource-poor medical centers can cheaply diagnose the disease using Eshika Saxena's 3D-printed microscope and machine-learning web application. by Hannah Weinberger / March 27, 2019
Culture How Seattle's first alt-weekly once gave voice to a changing city Seattle Weekly founder David Brewster reflects on the newspaper's legacy. by Knute Berger / February 28, 2019
News A bold plan to curb wildfires, create jobs and build affordable housing Washington's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz sees her 20-year strategy as a win-win-win for the environment. by Knute Berger / February 8, 2019
News After 40 years at Seattle Center, Crosscut will move across town Cascade Public Media, which includes Crosscut and the PBS station KCTS9, has launched a $12.5 campaign to secure the new home. by Hannah Weinberger / September 21, 2022 / Updated at 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 23
News The Seattle MacArthur Fellow who teaches common sense to computers UW researcher Dr. Yejin Choi has spent a career pursuing 'risky' AI research that bridges the communication gap between humans and technology. by Hannah Weinberger / November 1, 2022
Investigations What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal. by Hannah Weinberger & Farah Eltohamy / August 2, 2023