Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Bill Lucia (sniff) leaves Crosscut Bill Lucia, a reporter for all seasons. by Mary Bruno / November 10, 2014
Save the Date: Crosscut's 2nd Annual Courage Awards Courage isn't something we take for granted. That's why, for the second year in a row, we're recognizing Northwest individuals who have it in spades. by Mary Bruno / August 6, 2014
Politics The small-town mayor who was Oso's hidden hero Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert by Mary Bruno / July 9, 2014
Culture Sculptor George Rodriguez celebrates and transcends his Mexican heritage The local ceramicist unveils a mythical Mexican zodiac at the Seattle Art Fair. by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa / August 2, 2018
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Environment Wildlife refuge renamed for Native American leader The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is being renamed in honor of late Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / July 18, 2016
Environment On a beautiful and remote NW beach: Trash Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 12, 2017
Environment On San Juan Island, saving the life of a rare butterfly The island marble, considered one of the rarest butterflies in North America, only exists in a small section of the San Juan Island National Historical Park. Credit: Greg Davis by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 4, 2017