News Are WA traffic cameras reducing dangerous driving or making it worse? Here's what an analysis of citation data across three cities shows. by Lizz Giordano / January 31, 2022
News New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners. by Lizz Giordano / August 31, 2022
News 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.' by Lizz Giordano / August 8, 2022
Inside Crosscut How deaf-blind Seattle transit riders shared their stories with Crosscut Through interpreters and tactile sign language, they explain how changes to buses and the light rail affect daily life. by Lizz Giordano / December 14, 2021
Equity Why transit access can be unsafe for deaf and blind passengers New bus and train routes in Seattle are excellent news for some, but make life more complicated for those with limited sight and hearing. by Lizz Giordano / December 6, 2021
Environment 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. by Lizz Giordano / November 18, 2021
News Why so many Seattle sidewalks are in bad shape Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems? by Lizz Giordano / November 16, 2021
News Will enough Seattle workers return to commuting by bus? Those who have been working from home during the pandemic have a decision to make, and it will have a profound impact on public transit in the region. by Lizz Giordano / June 8, 2021
News WA families lose safety nets as pandemic, inflation persist Universal free school meals, child tax credits and food assistance aid are sunsetting as relief funding dries up. by Lizz Giordano / June 21, 2022
News Washington experiments with guaranteed basic income A handful of programs across the state are piloting efforts to give families a regular check to help them make ends meet. by Lizz Giordano / June 7, 2022