Inside Crosscut Meet the Seattle storytellers spotlighting local Black artists Black Arts Legacies celebrates Northwest creatives through writing, photography and film. Learn how this year’s team is bringing the project to life. by Nimra Ahmad / May 3, 2023
Culture This National Poetry Month, meet 3 young PNW writers Though their subjects, approaches and ambitions differ, they’re all devoted to what one calls the ‘most human form of language.’ by Nimra Ahmad / April 6, 2023
Investigations Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid Findings of fraud or misuse remained rare despite short deadlines set for local governments to spend billions in emergency relief. by Jacob Jones / March 23, 2023
Culture Six Seattle programs for young performing artists Being an aspiring artist in a tech town isn’t easy. But Seattle Opera, The 5th Avenue Theatre and other local stages are setting teens up for success. by Nimra Ahmad / March 17, 2023
Investigations WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid over incomplete records State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult. by Jacob Jones / July 11, 2023
Culture Seattle painter Brandon Vosika’s strange but relatable characters With a cartoony style and a love of ghosts, the artist underscores his humorous work with symbols of mortality. by Nimra Ahmad / July 10, 2023
Culture Tacoma singer Stephanie Anne Johnson channels all kinds of love A former ‘The Voice’ contestant, the songwriter combines Americana and soul in heartfelt tunes on their latest record, ‘Jewels.’ by Nimra Ahmad / June 29, 2023
Culture Behind the scenes of ‘Les Mis’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre Pull back the curtains of the ‘world’s most popular’ musical to see how it transports audiences to 19th-century France. by Nimra Ahmad / June 15, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Tiffany Wilson’s lyrical soul A poet at heart, this singer/songwriter is inspiring the next generation of Seattle musicians. by Nimra Ahmad / June 9, 2023
Culture WA authors are teaching AI how to write — without their consent Companies like Meta and Bloomberg draw upon a database of 191,000 books to train the tools. Local writers aren’t happy, and lawsuits are in the works. by Nimra Ahmad / October 5, 2023