News Canadian, U.S. post-pandemic travel trends are skipping the Point Isolated from the rest of Washington, the economy of tiny Point Roberts depends on B.C. traffic. What does a persistent slump mean for its future? by Tom Banse Salish Current / June 3, 2024
Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Equity Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage in all states In a 5-4 decision, the court legalized gay marriage nationwide. by Mary Bruno / June 26, 2015
Debating tricky transpo questions at Community Idea Lab The usual traffic clog in downtown Seattle. Credit: Oran Viriyincy/Flickr by Mary Bruno / June 19, 2015
Editor in chief Mary Bruno leaving Crosscut Awaiting Crosscut's next Editor in chief . . . by Mary Bruno / May 21, 2015
Tech A Kleiner Perkins-inspired lesson in workplace diversity Ellen Pao lost her gender discrimination suit against Kleiner Perkins, but she scored a victory for women in tech. by Mary Bruno / March 29, 2015
Equity Five things we learned about youth homelessness We should view youth homelessness as a chronic, but manageable problem. by Mary Bruno / March 23, 2015
