Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program.
Stay or Leave: WA Families Reflect on Attending Public Schools
As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision.
As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what’s influencing their decision.
Redlining’s Enduring Impact Shows up in WA Pollution Disparity
New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today.
New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today.
What the Humble Clover Means for the Future of Life in Cities
A global study into urbanization's impact on white clover shows that the plant is evolving to survive alongside us in Puget Sound.
A global study into urbanization’s impact on white clover shows that the plant is evolving to survive alongside us in Puget Sound.
Formerly Homeless Workers Will Lead King County’s Homelessness Response
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority wants people who've lived through the crisis to lead work combating it.
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority wants people who’ve lived through the crisis to lead work combating it.
How Salary Transparency Could Impact the Job Hunt in Washington State
A new law will require employers to post more pay and benefit information in job ads. A similar effort in Colorado is being met with mixed results.
A new law will require employers to post more pay and benefit information in job ads. A similar effort in Colorado is being met with mixed results.
Human Elements: How Otters Can Help Recover Imperiled Ecosystems
They might look like 'a combination between a kitten and a puppy' but the charismatic creatures play a big role in the PNW.
They might look like ‘a combination between a kitten and a puppy’ but the charismatic creatures play a big role in the PNW.
How Afghan and Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement Compares in WA
Leaders of Washington state's resettlement agencies talk about how they're balancing the consecutive waves of refugees.
Leaders of Washington state’s resettlement agencies talk about how they’re balancing the consecutive waves of refugees.
Seattle Movie About Loss and Gentrification Debuts at SIFF
The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies.
The first feature film by Seattle talent Zia Mohajerjasbi is a lyrical ode to a side of the city not often shown in movies.
What We Learned This Year About Human Waste and Puget Sound
The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more.
The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more.
From Mosh Pit to ER: Mudhoney Bassist on Being a Nurse During COVID
Harborview nurse Guy Maddison has a new podcast about the pandemic experience of frontline health care workers.
Harborview nurse Guy Maddison has a new podcast about the pandemic experience of frontline health care workers.
The Dream of High Speed Rail in the PNW May Finally Be On the Horizon
Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.
Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.
How Seattle’s Imogen Cunningham Changed Photography Forever
Ahead of a major retrospective at Seattle Art Museum, six Northwest artists reflect on the photographer’s legacy and local influence.
Ahead of a major retrospective at Seattle Art Museum, six Northwest artists reflect on the photographer’s legacy and local influence.
A Year Later, Seattle Children’s Remains Troubled by Racism Issues
Since Dr. Ben Danielson resigned last year, some say the hospital is making progress, but others think the leadership has fallen short to rectify its history with racism.
Since Dr. Ben Danielson resigned last year, some say the hospital is making progress, but others think the leadership has fallen short to rectify its history with racism.
Washington Wineries Considering Dramatic Changes for Climate Change
Warmer summers — and winters — force Washington vintners to reconsider their crops.
Warmer summers — and winters — force Washington vintners to reconsider their crops.
Seattle Is Seeing a Surge of Indigenous Public Art
New works by local Native artists let everyone know: You are on Indigenous land.
New works by local Native artists let everyone know: You are on Indigenous land.