Portland or Seattle: who has the better Occupy photo? The rivalry takes a new turn: whose pepper spray stings the most cruelly? by Joe Copeland / November 18, 2011
Environment Seattle's new motto: In banning plastic bags, look to Bellingham The first grocery plastic bag, in the late 1970s by Joe Copeland / November 17, 2011
Politics Kent Kammerer, neighborhood activist and writer, dies at 78 Kent Kammerer by Joe Copeland / November 14, 2011
Politics School troubles threaten to beat board president School Board leader Steve Sundquist trailed a challenger narrowly in the first results. by Joe Copeland / November 8, 2011
Politics Midday Scan: Monday's top stories around the region This is an 1801 sketch of a mastodon by Rembrandt Peale, edited for Wikimedia Commons by Tim Ross. by Joe Copeland / October 31, 2011
Politics 'Understanding Occupy Seattle': The Podcast A 2011 crowd for Occupy Seattle at Westlake by Joe Copeland / October 28, 2011
At Crosscut, a new emphasis on our communities coping with hard times Joe Copeland, Crosscut's new managing editor. by Joe Copeland / October 10, 2011
Tech Crosscut and Seattle Foundation join up to create new features Joe Copeland, Crosscut's new managing editor. by Joe Copeland / October 3, 2011
Tech McGinn rebranding: Mike likes jobs Mayor Mike McGinn, left, listens during a press conference that included several speakers praising the city's help on economic development. Real-estate developer Kevin Daniels talks about his plans... by Joe Copeland / August 25, 2011
