Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023
News 2023: Photos of the year Babies in prison, Starbucks unions, and Seattle cycling. Crosscut photographers captured a year of growth and change across Washington state. by Genna Martin & Crosscut Visuals Staff / December 15, 2023
Politics Seattle career bootcamp adds job skills to those liberal arts degrees This spring, a small cohort of Seattle college spring breakers turned in their plane ticket to Cabo for lessons in getting a job. by Hailey Way / May 18, 2014
Tech Event listings app Sosh out-Seattles itself The Silicon Valley events standby has come to the Emerald City. Taxidermy included. by Hailey Way / March 13, 2014
Politics Puget Sound joins Global Cities Initiative The Central Puget Sound region officially became one of six metropolitan areas to join the Brookings Institute's economic development consortium. by Hailey Way / April 10, 2014
Politics Approval vs. ranked-choice voting: What's the difference? Voters in Seattle, as well as San Juan and Clark counties, will consider a major philosophical change to voting this November. by Andrew Engelson / October 17, 2022