Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
New book captures late Northwest poet Robert Sund's words Robert Sund by Christian Martin / May 17, 2012
Culture Music festival alert: Vancouver, B.C., is the place for jazz Herbie Hancock. (TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival) by Christian Martin / June 24, 2008
Culture A Northwest photographer who captured the untamed A Washington boltcutter poses with his two daughters and their dog. (Whatcom Museum of History and Art) by Christian Martin / June 16, 2008
Culture How art reflects nature: an interview with David Guterson David Guterson. (Harley Soltes, Random House) by Christian Martin / July 22, 2008
Equity Case managing homeless youth Jordan Herrera takes advantage of Free Haircut Day at The Landing, a Friends of Youth shelter. by Marissa Luck / July 7, 2014
Politics Pot brownies aren’t for kids, Gov. Jay Inslee warns Brownies (the non-laced variety). by Marissa Luck / June 24, 2014
Tech Seattle’s tech boom isn't just for rich kids: 3 programs reinvigorating STEM education As part of Crosscut's Community Idea Lab, we highlight three programs diversifying Seattle's tech workforce. by Marissa Luck / June 10, 2014