Culture Art Seen: The choreography of climbing The route setters from the climbing gym Seattle Bouldering Project reflect on their inspiration for creating challenging climbing movements indoors. by Aileen Imperial & Matt M. McKnight & Lindsay McLean / February 7, 2020
Growth Meditating on memory, with the Viaduct and a toy camera A Crosscut photographer finds inspiration in his young daughter's approach to the art form. by Matt M. McKnight / February 3, 2020
Politics Iranian in America: Immigrants share their hopes, fears and frustrations In the wake of a geopolitical crisis, 10 Seattleites talk about turmoil here and abroad. by Matt M. McKnight / January 20, 2020
News Crosscut’s 2019 in photos Our photojournalists reflect on the photos that resonated with them this year. by Dorothy Edwards & Matt M. McKnight / December 23, 2019
Politics Washington schools don't have to teach sex education. That could soon change Advocates hope legislation requiring comprehensive K-12 sexual health education will be successful in 2020. by Liz Brazile / December 13, 2019 / Updated December 17, 2019 at 12:44 p.m.
Equity ‘It's like glorified day care’: Washington parents demand rigor in special education for young adults Preparing for adult life is critical for all high school students. But those with disabilities face a greater risk of missing postsecondary opportunities. by Liz Brazile / November 25, 2019
Culture Art Seen: How Seattle Opera's wig makers weave their magic Meet the team that creates elaborate hairstyles for the stage. by Matt M. McKnight / March 6, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Behind the masks of Seattle's Lucha Libre wrestlers Athleticism and theatrical storytelling combine as the wrestlers of Lucha Libre Volcánica embody mythical personas to inspire audiences. by Aileen Imperial & Matt M. McKnight & Lindsay McLean / February 21, 2020
Environment Framed: Ice fishing brings back warm memories, family traditions at Fish Lake Washington might be known for its skiing and snowboarding, but some take to a spot near Leavenworth in hopes of catching perch and other fish. by Matt M. McKnight / February 17, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Keeping 70 mm film alive Enter the world of Aaron Ridenour, the man who has been breathing life into Seattle’s vintage film screenings for 20 years. by Matt M. McKnight / February 14, 2020