News The Washington mental health lifeline made for and by Native people The Native and Strong Lifeline provides connection and culturally specific care to callers in crisis. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Indian Country Today and Underscore News / June 19, 2023
Indigenous Affairs Yakama Nation’s new public safety campus gives justice room to grow The tribal court system, which had occupied a cluster of trailers since the ’50s, plans to add services like a mental health or a veterans court. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore News and ICT / January 9, 2024
News Medical students feel sidelined in fight against COVID-19: ‘We want to help’ Experts are predicting an imminent shortage of health care workers, but med schools worry about the lack of protective gear and testing. by Jen Dev / March 31, 2020
Equity Snoqualmie Tribe starts land protection sales tax at Salish Lodge The 2% tax will preserve ancestral sites such as Snoqualmie Falls, and could be a model for other Indigenous nations. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore/ICT / July 17, 2023
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: An Issaquah church adapts to the pandemic Faith-based institutions like St. Joseph's have been finding creative new ways to worship together while staying safe and healthy. by Jen Dev / July 13, 2020
Inside Crosscut What a Seattle teen’s story taught us about life in a pandemic In Crosscut's latest documentary, a high schooler shows the obstacles low-income students are quietly facing. by Jen Dev / December 8, 2020
News Making the leap from high school to college during COVID Franklin high school senior Jackie navigates a tumultuous year in education. Watch the new documentary by Crosscut now. by Jen Dev / November 18, 2020
Equity Why diversity is important among WA doctors and health care providers For marginalized communities, a trusting relationship with their health care provider increases the likelihood of better outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 5, 2021
Equity The model minority myth hurts Asian Americans seeking health care Grouping Asian Americans together hide many disparities in health data. by Jen Dev / February 26, 2021
Inside Crosscut Why we’re zooming in on barriers to health care in Washington Everyone has stories about the difficulty of navigating the health care system. We dive into some of them in our latest video series. by Jen Dev / February 23, 2021