Jun. 2, 2021 - A ‘Ghost Log’ appears on Tacoma’s waterfront
Seattle artist Mary Coss's new “Ghost Log” installation at Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront.
Jun. 2, 2021 - 400+ volunteers join UW bird behavior study
A community science effort asked hundreds of Northwest residents to keep tabs on birds, and they learned a lot about themselves in the process.
May 25, 2021 - Help for renters and homeowners is on the way
Help for renters and homeowners is on the way as the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire June 30.
May 25, 2021 - Two bills aim to expand public broadband
‘It’s such drama, I’m telling you. I’ve never been in this situation before,’ one lawmaker says.
May 18, 2021 - Pandemic separates pets from owners
In Seattle, the pandemic separates pets from owners — but there’s help.
May 18, 2021 - MoPOP’s battle of the bands continues
Like most of Seattle’s live music scene, this year’s 20th edition of ‘Sound Off!’ looks radically different.
May 12, 2021 - Facebook group secures vaccinations
The group’s founders say the real magic is in the 75 trained volunteers who speak more than 15 languages and provide one-on-one help.
May 12, 2021 - WA's $328M push to prevent wildfires
The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines.
May 12, 2021 - 8 big things WA legislature passed in 2021
A new capital-gains tax, a slate of police accountability bills and new limits on carrying guns at protests are just a few of the things that state lawmakers approved.
May 4, 2021 - New Northwest memoirs for Spring reading
From Brandi Carlile’s ascent to stardom to an aching memoir of love in times of war, add these books to your spring reading list.
May 4, 2021 - Seattle Asian Art Museum reopens—again
After a yearslong renovation, the Volunteer Park museum had been open for just 35 days before closing for COVID. Now, it’s back.
May 4, 2021 - WA residents cautious to return to normal
A new Crosscut/Elway Poll shows more people are getting vaccinated, still wearing masks and just starting to socialize.
Apr. 27, 2021 - After COVID, brain fog lingers
How does a respiratory disease leave victims with brain issues like memory loss, confusion and ‘fogginess’?
Apr. 27, 2021 - Centralia pot lab may lose its certification
Discrepancies in testing at a Centralia marijuana lab may lead to its decertification by state.
Apr. 20, 2021 - Seattle Asian community meets hate with love
A year into the pandemic, local Asian activists work to protect and help community members fearing for safety and facing economic strain.
Apr. 20, 2021 - Cops with credibility issues still working
A Crosscut investigation found at least 183 police officers flagged for issues such as dishonesty, bias and excessive force remain in law enforcement.
Apr. 13, 2021 - Plant more trees in Seattle industrial areas
There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’
Apr. 13, 2021 - Voters will weigh in on ‘defund the police'
This year’s mayoral and city council races will be voters’ first referendum on policing in Seattle.
Apr. 13, 2021 - Seattle seeks to resume parking enforcement
The city has not enforced its 72-hour parking limit for the past year. Resumption has some worried about the fate of people living in RVs.
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