Politics WA transgender youth bill targeted in national culture war Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment. by Taija PerryCook & Joseph O'Sullivan / May 1, 2023
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
Politics This WA bill could make it easier and safer to change your name A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees. by Taija PerryCook / March 3, 2023
News Local Armenians seek community, support in Redmond Allies in the Pacific Northwest gather to raise awareness and funds amid ongoing attacks in Artsakh, a region in Azerbaijan. by Taija PerryCook / October 11, 2023 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 11
Environment Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / February 3, 2020
Environment Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising Facing climate upheaval on Washington's coast, members of the Quinault tribe take to the sea in the canoes of their ancestors. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / December 2, 2019
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Loaf thy neighbor A reader asks: Can I bake and share food with my neighbors? by Ted Alvarez / May 21, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? I need surgery. Am I doomed? Readers ask: Can I get elective surgery? Is my bike commute safe? Should fish tank cleaners come into my home? by Ted Alvarez / May 14, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Why you can’t band together A reader asks: Can my band go to the recording studio together if we practice social distancing? by Ted Alvarez / May 7, 2020
Inside Crosscut Human Elements helped us learn the curiosity and humility of scientists PNW scientists went into the woods, ocean and outer space. We followed them. by Ted Alvarez / May 5, 2020