Politics Tim Burgess believes the children are our future The former mayor and City Council member has done many things, but his lasting legacy may be paving Seattle's path toward universal preschool. by Sheila Cain / September 10, 2018
At Camp Blaze, young women fight wildfires and stereotypes Washington's Camp Blaze teaches teenage girls how to put out fires — literally. by Sarah Hoffman / September 6, 2018
Culture The healing spaces of Creative Justice This community arts organization gets young people involved with social-justice themed art — and out of the juvenile and criminal justice systems. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2018
Environment We’ve seen the future of meat, and it’s plants See how the vegan sausage is made at Field Roast’s test kitchen. by Sarah Hoffman / August 29, 2018
Equity Once undocumented, he now gives entrepreneurs a chance at success Beto Yarce got his start selling jewelry at the Fremont Market. Now he helps low-income people start their own businesses. by Sheila Cain / August 27, 2018
Politics How one friendship changed the way Washington treats addiction Health care professionals said her best friend would die. Lauren Davis wasn’t buying it. A remarkable story ensued. by Sheila Cain / August 20, 2018
Tech Fighting mosquitoes with frickin’ laser beams Researchers in Bellevue, Wash. have developed a way to identify, track, and zap the bugs in a split second. by Sarah Hoffman | ReInventors / August 17, 2018
Politics Meet the winners of the 2018 Courage Awards Each year, Crosscut honors a handful of locals who have shown extraordinary grit and leadership. by Sheila Cain / August 13, 2018
Environment What if clean energy was as easy as pressing ‘print’? UW scientists are creating light, thin, cheap, flexible solar panels of the future. by Sarah Hoffman / August 2, 2018
Environment Meet the man with a nuclear reactor in his basement Carl Greninge built a nuclear reactor with parts from eBay and duct tape — and he lets students use it. by Sarah Hoffman / July 20, 2018