Growth Make way for duplexes: Washington bill would mostly ban single-family-only zoning Proponents of increased density say it's better for the climate and housing affordability. Opponents worry about property values and the loss of traditional neighborhoods. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 14, 2020
Growth West Seattle tries to find a path to 'normal' without a bridge to downtown Business owners in the area say they won’t see the full impact of the bridge’s closure until the stay-at-home order is lifted. by Manola Secaira / May 11, 2020
Opinion Don't bail out the new Washington State Convention Center The biggest public construction project in Seattle history should have built homes, schools and parks. by David Dahl / June 1, 2020
News WA offers $4K bonuses to combat homeless-service worker crisis People working directly with homeless residents in Washington state can apply for short-term relief in a new $55 million program. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2022
News Central WA home prices spike amid influx of Seattle-area transplants Housing affordability has become a challenge in Chelan and Kittitas counties as recreation and smaller communities draw Puget Sound residents. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2022
News Tech helped make Seattle. Could industry layoffs break it? Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 13, 2023
News Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability. by Mai Hoang / February 8, 2023
Growth Crosscut readers looked back at 2022 — and shared their memories From mangonada to the Milky Way, the moments that defined the year for you. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / December 29, 2022
Growth Impact Report | 2022 brought new projects, podcasts and policies A look back at Crosscut's year of change and achievement. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / December 22, 2022
News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022