Politics Washington clergy still not required to report child abuse A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / May 22, 2023
Culture Crosscut Ideas Festival: Deepak Chopra talks holistic health at 76 The alternative-medicine advocate spoke with PBS NewsHour’s Amna Nawaz about stress, politics and aging. by Gavin Borchert / May 11, 2023
Inside Crosscut Ken Jennings shares ‘Jeopardy!’ secrets at the Crosscut Ideas Fest The record-breaking, Edmonds-born winner and current host muses on the game’s transformation — and Crosscut's resident champ weighs in too. by Gavin Borchert / May 10, 2023
Environment EPA says it will look into Butte's mine dust 'potential emergency' Regulators claim they will address public health concerns after an InvestigateWest report exposed officials coordinating with mining corporations. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 23, 2023
Culture A Seattle artist and the auction frenzy that sparked an FBI tip Alden Mason never reached international fame. Now his paintings are breaking sales records and allegedly inspiring a forgery ... in Madrid. by Margo Vansynghel / March 8, 2023
Environment In a toxin-exposed Montana mining town, the EPA favors polluters Scientists say the agency is siding with the companies, even after it acknowledged that open-pit mining in Butte is unsafe and requires major cleanup. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 6, 2023
Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 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