A five-year battle over a bag of clams shows how a reliance on century-old treaties can lead authorities to treat members of some tribes differently than others.
Why Some Schools Are Prioritizing Pre-K Playtime
At Seattle's Impact Salish Sea Elementary, educators focus on 'imaginary play' to help build social and learning skills disrupted by the pandemic.
At Seattle’s Impact Salish Sea Elementary, educators focus on ‘imaginary play’ to help build social and learning skills disrupted by the pandemic.
What the Air Quality Index Doesn’t Tell Us About Smoke Dangers
With smoke in the PNW popping up more frequently and sticking around longer, even people who aren't part of 'sensitive' groups are feeling its impacts.
With smoke in the PNW popping up more frequently and sticking around longer, even people who aren’t part of ‘sensitive’ groups are feeling its impacts.
Recycling Isn’t Enough To Slow Plastic Pollution, WA Scientists Say
Despite new tech and materials, the most realistic solution is to use less plastic in packaging.
Despite new tech and materials, the most realistic solution is to use less plastic in packaging.
How Tribes, Local Organizations Are Bolstering Food Sovereignty
The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access.
The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access.
How Seattle Parents Are Coping With Mental Health Struggles
It's not just the kids. From therapy to support groups, parents are seeking connection and help to recover from the traumas of the past few years.
It’s not just the kids. From therapy to support groups, parents are seeking connection and help to recover from the traumas of the past few years.
Incarcerated Natives Gather for First Powwow in Three Years
Families reunited to revive the tradition at the Washington State Penitentiary, the first of 22 powwows scheduled in the state prison system.
Families reunited to revive the tradition at the Washington State Penitentiary, the first of 22 powwows scheduled in the state prison system.
Alison Mariella Désir on Reclaiming Space and ‘Running While Black’
In her new book and upcoming Crosscut/KCTS 9 series 'Out & Back,' the Seattle outdoor activist shares her running journey.
In her new book and upcoming Crosscut/KCTS 9 series ‘Out & Back,’ the Seattle outdoor activist shares her running journey.
WA Moves Toward Legal Shields for Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.
Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.
The War in Ukraine Has Some WA Residents Living in Prolonged Fear
Polling shows that Americans' concern toward the war is waning. But for Washingtonians with connections abroad, the last eight months has been a collective trauma.
Polling shows that Americans’ concern toward the war is waning. But for Washingtonians with connections abroad, the last eight months has been a collective trauma.
What Would It Take To Bring Seattle Home Prices Down to Earth?
Economists say that new, denser construction won't be a magic bullet — but it would help lower costs.
Economists say that new, denser construction won’t be a magic bullet — but it would help lower costs.
Washington State’s Tax System Is Worsening Income Inequality
States without income tax lean on inequitable sales and consumption revenues.
States without income tax lean on inequitable sales and consumption revenues.
WA Students Can Now Take Excused Mental Health Days
With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days.
With reports of increased levels of stress and anxiety among Washington youth, schools are treating mental health absences similarly to sick days.
A Washingtonian’s Guide To Living Among Volcanoes
Videos of Mount Rainier 'venting' sent locals into a brief tailspin on social media this week. Here's how to know when to actually worry.
Videos of Mount Rainier ‘venting’ sent locals into a brief tailspin on social media this week. Here’s how to know when to actually worry.
Madeline Ostrander on How Your Home Will Change With the Climate
The Seattle author's new book 'At Home on an Unruly Planet' highlights how communities on the front lines of floods, fire and other disasters are finding resilience.
The Seattle author’s new book ‘At Home on an Unruly Planet’ highlights how communities on the front lines of floods, fire and other disasters are finding resilience.
Expansion of Electric Vehicle Grid Hits Roadblocks in Rural WA
A new statewide plan would use federal dollars to build chargers every 50 miles, upgrading rural utilities and combating 'range anxiety.'
A new statewide plan would use federal dollars to build chargers every 50 miles, upgrading rural utilities and combating ‘range anxiety.’