News Photos: Seattle reopens as pandemic restrictions finally lift On the first day without COVID-19 restrictions, Crosscut photographers document what reopening means for Seattleites by Matt M. McKnight & Lindsey Wasson & Jovelle Tamayo / June 30, 2021
News The New Normal: Cattle ranchers in Eastern WA face the pandemic The Coon family of Adams County are no strangers to challenges when it comes to their fifth-generation family cattle ranch. But the pandemic is a different story. by Matt M. McKnight / October 19, 2020
Side hustles become essential as jobs disappear during the pandemic Whether they lost their jobs or the nature of their work changed, these Seattleites are finding creative ways to supplement their income. by Matt M. McKnight & Dorothy Edwards / September 14, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: A bus driver steers Seattle through crisis As an operator for King County Metro, Clay McClure risks his own health and safety to keep the community moving during the pandemic. by Matt M. McKnight / June 15, 2020
Culture Art Seen: Finding joy in the everyday Before the stay-at-home order, Seattle and Burien residents reflected on ways to create happiness. by Aileen Imperial & Shaminder Dulai & Matt M. McKnight / March 27, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Culture Art Seen: The language behind the baton How conductors convey musical ideas through movement. by Aileen Imperial & Stephen Hegg & Matt M. McKnight / March 13, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Culture Art Seen: How Seattle Opera's wig makers weave their magic Meet the team that creates elaborate hairstyles for the stage. by Matt M. McKnight / March 6, 2020