Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024
News Crosscut and Cascade PBS say bye Seattle Center, hello First Hill The nonprofit media organization moves into 316 Broadway — and is looking forward to inviting the community into its new building. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 16, 2024
Culture WA courts Hollywood with new movie studio and film tax incentive With new ways to attract movie and TV producers, will Washington’s film industry get its big break? by Margo Vansynghel / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 1
Culture Artist grieves for Central District childhood home by re-creating it Seattle’s Jite Agbro channels Bryant Manor — and its impending demolition — in a new immersive exhibition in South Lake Union. by Margo Vansynghel / February 9, 2022
Culture Seattle movie about loss and gentrification debuts at SIFF The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies. by Margo Vansynghel / April 14, 2022
Politics The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch. Lawmakers are expected to focus the 2024 session on behavioral health, housing and homelessness, the environment, public safety and transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 8, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The flight that started & ended in Seattle The Magellans of the Sky departed from what’s now Magnuson Park in 1924 to complete the first around-the-world trip. by Knute Berger / October 6, 2023
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How avalanches changed PNW train travel In 1910, twin tragedies eroded trust in the railway system and over a century later stand as the most fatal ever in Washington and British Columbia. by Knute Berger / April 5, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How Hollywood helped produce a Boeing cover-up During WWII, a movie set designer helped camouflage the factory where B-17 Flying Fortresses were built. Did it work? by Knute Berger / April 12, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Keep Clam and Carry On From Indigenous origin stories to restaurateur Ivar Haglund, the bivalves have become an edible emblem of Puget Sound beaches. by Knute Berger / April 26, 2024