Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Ah, Cappella! Arvo Pärt, a modern composer in the Eastern Orthodox Church tradition by Thomas May / August 10, 2009
At ACT, a tacky Texas sendup of Wagner's 'Ring' Richard Ziman as Wotan in ACT's <i>Das Barbecu</i> by Thomas May / August 8, 2009
Politics A surprisingly artful memoir of drug addiction and resilience In 'American Junkie,' Seattle's Tom Hansen tells of his descent into heroin addiction and his climb back from near-death, which meant relearning to walk. by Jeffrey Long / June 9, 2010
Crosscut Tout: Theater productions around Seattle Michael Mitnick, playwright of "Babs the Dodo" by Thomas May / February 5, 2011
Historic Northwest book collection up for auction A view of Mount Rainier included in George Vancouver's account of exploration. by Jeffrey Long / January 18, 2011
A Shakespearean rarity: 'Cymbeline' in Seattle Connor Toms as Posthumus and Jennifer Lee Taylor as Imogen in 'Cymbeline.' by Thomas May / January 11, 2011
Culture Charles Johnson: on the meaning of Obama Author and UW professor Charles Johnson by Robin Lindley / April 27, 2009
Bringing it all back home: an operatic Odyssey John Oliver performs at The Paramount on Nov. 23 by Thomas May / March 13, 2009