Equity How the Erie Canal and Hoover Dam hold lessons for today's hard times Bypass bridge being built near Hoover Dam. This economy is a good time for big projects. by Michael Godfried / September 7, 2010
Politics Rescuing the valleys: a new approach to flooding, endangered salmon, and crumbling dams Engineers check the Howard Hanson Dam in March 2009. by Michael Godfried / April 6, 2011
Politics Once envied, America's aging infrastructure is in alarming shape The 520 bridge-replacement project: a headline-grabbing example of infrastructure by Michael Godfried / March 30, 2010
When we were Kings: naming Seattle's (hoped-for) NBA and NHL teams A sign of support for construction of a new pro sports arena during a rally in 2012. by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 1, 2013
Politics Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail) Washington state ballot (2010). by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 16, 2013
Totally free? This is the second week of Crosscut's spring membership drive. We need 412 new or renewing members by 4/12. Please donate today. by Sam Howe Verhovek / March 19, 2013
Environment Can solar help safeguard post-hurricane Puerto Rico? Born in a brewery, Solarize Puerto Rico's crusade for energy independence has united Washingtonians with and without connections to the island. by Manola Secaira / December 13, 2018
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Environment Forging a STEM career when you grew up asking, 'What are we eating today?' To undo STEM's elitism, cancer researcher Tracie Delgado offers burgeoning scientists a network of support. by Manola Secaira / March 29, 2019
Environment Digging for indigenous science in 3,000-year-old clam beds Marco Hatch, a Coastal Salish scholar, talks about the importance of bringing indigenous knowledge to Western research — and what science loses when we don't. by Manola Secaira / March 25, 2019