Culture Jimi Hendrix at 80: Reimagining the guitarist’s Seattle legacy In two new plays, the rock-’n’-roll icon is celebrated as a creative inspiration for Black youth. by Charles R. Cross / November 2, 2022
Politics Poll: Seattle voters split on Mayor Harrell’s performance so far Respondents named homelessness most often as the criterion used to evaluate the new mayor. by H. Stuart Elway / May 2, 2022
Culture Kurt Cobain still belongs to Seattle — 25 years later How the city is forever connected to Nirvana's frontman's legacy. by Charles R. Cross / April 5, 2019
Culture What Pearl Jam is doing for Seattle The hometown band urges fans to help our homeless neighbors. by Charles R. Cross / August 9, 2018
Opinion As goes the Showbox, so goes Seattle Love this city? Then you should care about the future of this music venue. by Charles R. Cross / July 26, 2018
Culture Sasquatch is dead. On to the next big Thing Thing founder Adam Zacks says his new boutique music festival is for the underdogs. by Charles R. Cross / August 15, 2019
Opinion How Washington state turned blue: Three decades of data explain our partisan shift In the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll, Democrats far outnumber Republicans. It wasn’t always like this. by H. Stuart Elway / August 26, 2019
Opinion Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run? by H. Stuart Elway / October 21, 2019 / Updated at 12:30 p.m.
Culture Bumbershoot’s producer declines to renew contract, putting the festival’s future in doubt With the iconic summer music event in flux, the city of Seattle and One Reel seek a viable new model. by Charles R. Cross / November 1, 2019 / Updated Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.
Opinion What we learned about the urban/rural political divide in WA Our latest Crosscut/Elway Poll says city, suburban and rural residents of Washington continue to move apart, but it seems like everyone is feeling left behind. by H. Stuart Elway / August 27, 2021