Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
Inside Crosscut Remembering Crosscut contributor Peter Jackson A founder and longtime editor pay respects to the lifelong Seattleite — a good friend and great writer. by Knute Berger & Joe Copeland / March 25, 2020
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Politics Is it too little, too late for Bruce Harrell to be mayor? Bruce Harrell speaks at a hookah bar enforcement press conference, alongside Ed Murray. by Joe Copeland / September 12, 2017
Politics Autopsy shows police shot 20-year-old in the back A photo of Tommy Le at his memorial service at Colam Pagoda Buddhist Temple in August. by Joe Copeland / September 7, 2017
Politics You might miss Dave Reichert when he is gone Congressman Dave Reichert by Joe Copeland / September 7, 2017
The city that solved homelessness Wohnpark Alt-Erlaa was built in stages between 1976 and 1985. by Joe Copeland / June 27, 2017