Investigations A WA bill would extend unemployment pay to workers on strike Advocates say fear of financial hardship undermines bargaining leverage. Opponents say the bill will increase business costs or prolong work stoppages. by Lizz Giordano / February 8, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Getting down to earth at art galleries around Seattle Otherworldly landscapes and an upside-down volcano. Plus, local artists take home Grammy hardware and artful ideas for Valentine’s Day. by Brangien Davis / February 8, 2024
Politics Despite industry pushback, WA farmworkers will keep overtime pay Since Jan. 1, agriculture has a 40-hour work week. But the system drew concerns from some growers over labor costs — and has workers split, too. by Mai Hoang / February 6, 2024
Culture This Black History Month, learn about pioneering Seattle artists From grunge to ballet, revisit our Black Arts Legacies profiles as we prepare for Season 3. by Brangien Davis / February 8, 2024
News Crosscut Now: Offering help and hope to sex trafficking survivors Plus, getting licensed in some fields may soon be easier for non-citizens. And what's keeping child support from WA parents who need it? by Paris Jackson / February 8, 2024
Politics Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2024 / Updated: February 6, 3:25 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs Washington State University earns $15M a year on stolen land A Grist report reveals that over the past 150 years, WSU has collected at least $1B in profit from land taken from 21 Indigenous nations. by Venice Buhain / February 7, 2024
News Podcast | Why a WA mom's child support payments never arrived Reporter Brandon Block shares an example of how the state intercepts parental assistance to people who also receive TANF, or welfare. by Sara Bernard / February 7, 2024
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News Crosscut Now: Public-speaking program uplifts WA youth Plus, teens advocate for increased access to opioid overdose medication in schools and Seattle celebrates Lunar New Year. by Paris Jackson / February 15, 2024