May 10, 2023 - Value Village: charity or business?
The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy.
May 4, 2023 - WA chasing millions in COVID-19 relief fraud
From a Spokane T-shirt scheme to a Nigerian unemployment scam, federal prosecutors are grappling with how to prioritize cases amid limited resources.
May 2, 2023 - Watch the Crosscut Ideas Festival on KCTS 9
Watch sessions from the Crosscut Ideas Festival. starting May 10.
May 2, 2023 - Share your story about desegregation
KCTS 9 is partnering with national nonprofit StoryCorps and the PBS series American Experience to record, uplift and archive our nation's stories, about racial desegregation and educational equity efforts in American schools. Your interview could be saved in the Library of Congress.
Apr. 25, 2023 - Crosscut Ideas Festival launches April 29
Crosscut Ideas Festival launches on April 29.
Apr. 25, 2023 - Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup playoffs
New to hockey? As the puck drops on the NHL postseason, we break down the basics — from series rules to lucky beards.
Apr. 25, 2023 - WA voters surveyed about Supreme Court
Crosscut/Elway Poll surveyed WA voters on their feelings about the Supreme Court.
Apr. 19, 2023 - SCOTUS decision could ban affirmative action
UW has been outlawed from using race as a factor in hiring or admissions since 1998. Soon, a SCOTUS decision could ban the practice nationwide.
Apr. 19, 2023 - WA Senate passes ban on assault-style rifles
Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.
Apr. 19, 2023 - Meet three young PNW writers
Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’
Apr. 13, 2023 - Inslee buys 3-year supply of abortion pills
The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban.
Apr. 13, 2023 - Summit addresses Asian American, NHPI issues
Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.
April 13, 2023 - You might be responsible for a Seattle tree
Don’t panic. Here’s some advice to help the city’s roadside trees stay alive in a changing climate.
Apr. 5, 2023 - BIPOC groups address birthing inequities
A project from the Washington State Department of Health is funding five organizations to help address racism and maternal mortality rates.
Apr. 5, 2023 - Where the Starbucks union stands post rallies
As a new CEO takes over, employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant are taking their demands to the street: Stop union-busting and bargain in good faith.
Apr. 5, 2023 - Suquamish use federal cash to build housing
After decades of federal assimilation policies, $15 million in American Rescue Plan funding is helping construct affordable housing on their reservation.
Mar. 29, 2023 - Election deniers target voter database
Washington state isn’t pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, but the impact might still be felt here.
Mar. 29, 2023 - 6 Seattle programs for young artists
Being an aspiring artist in a tech town isn’t easy. But Seattle Opera, The 5th Avenue Theatre and other local stages are setting teens up for success.
Mar. 29, 2023 - How racism reshaped the CCC
The New Deal program that rebuilt Washington parks is remembered as boldly progressive. But early attempts to rid it of discrimination unraveled.
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