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
Opinion A psychotherapist on the uncertainties of the pandemic age I've been trying to answer a question all our bodies are asking: COVID or NOVID? by Carol Poole / July 3, 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
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
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
Culture Art Seen: Behind the masks of Seattle's Lucha Libre wrestlers Athleticism and theatrical storytelling combine as the wrestlers of Lucha Libre Volcánica embody mythical personas to inspire audiences. by Aileen Imperial & Matt M. McKnight & Lindsay McLean / February 21, 2020
Environment Framed: Ice fishing brings back warm memories, family traditions at Fish Lake Washington might be known for its skiing and snowboarding, but some take to a spot near Leavenworth in hopes of catching perch and other fish. by Matt M. McKnight / February 17, 2020