News The Showbox building is now a landmark. But will it remain a music venue? While the designation by the city's Landmark Preservation Board protects the building, it has no control over how the property is used. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 17, 2019 / Updated at 3:13 p.m.
Politics Defying Durkan, council directs extra soda tax money to low-income programs The new legislation requires that the revenue be spent on designated programs that serve the communities most impacted by the tax. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 22, 2019 / Updated at 9 p.m.
News Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. by Jake Goldstein-Street / October 15, 2019
Culture Lynda Mapes: The Elwha behind the scenes The journalist and author on the river and the writing. by Mary Bruno / April 30, 2013
Politics Seattle seeks qualified mayor Energetic visionary, adept manager, good listener. If we were "hiring" a new mayor, here are the skills and talents we'd be searching for. by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013
Politics The Mayor Games: A guide to choosing Seattle's next CEO Tim Burgess campaign headquarters by Mary Bruno / April 28, 2013
Bill Lucia (sniff) leaves Crosscut Bill Lucia, a reporter for all seasons. by Mary Bruno / November 10, 2014
Culture Meet Crosscut's Courage Award Winner in Culture Courage in Culture Award winner Valerie Curtis-Newton by Mary Bruno / October 23, 2014
Culture Crosscut's 1st ever David Brewster Lifetime Achievement Award winner in courage The late Billy Frank Jr., winner of Crosscut's 2014 David Brewster Lifetime Achievement Award by Mary Bruno / October 14, 2014