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 Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 22 - 28 Screen the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, swim with salmon at Climate Pledge and Sound Off! at MoPOP. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 22, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 15-22 A music-filled week includes Yo La Tengo at The Neptune, Black Belt Eagle Scout at Neumos and The Roots with Questlove. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 15, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 8-14 Film noir at SIFF, an Afghan arts festival, a Brazilian carnival and a pop-up Black history museum. by Margo Vansynghel & Nimra Ahmad & Gavin Borchert / February 8, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Crosscut’s Recovery Watch project wins WashCOG’s Bunting Award The Washington Coalition for Open Government recognized records and data reporting that helps readers learn about local pandemic relief spending. by Jacob Jones / February 6, 2023
Culture Why the Sounders’ Club World Cup appearance is such a big deal The club’s win in May set them on the road to Morocco as the first MLS team ever to compete in the prestigious event. by Gavin Borchert / February 2, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 25-31 Up-and-coming Seattle bands, Temptations: the musical and the PNW's first-ever disability-focused comedy festival. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Brangien Davis & Misha Berson / January 25, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 18-25 Abstract art at NAAM, local psych-rock at Neumos and Roombas roaming Method Gallery. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / January 18, 2023
Investigations A year of Crosscut investigations into federal pandemic aid WA Recovery Watch published over 30 stories on funding delays, disparities and unspent aid. Here's what came from that reporting — and what's next. by Jacob Jones / December 20, 2022