News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Politics WA voters to decide whether to mandate sex ed in schools Parents, advocates, candidates and religious groups debate what students should be taught about sex in WA public schools. by Meg Butterworth / October 15, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Remembering Crosscut contributor Peter Jackson A founder and longtime editor pay respects to the lifelong Seattleite — a good friend and great writer. by Knute Berger & Joe Copeland / March 25, 2020
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
Politics Meet Manola Secaira, our first Emerging Journalist Fellow Crosscut and KCTS 9's new program will serve as a launching pad for our region's most promising early-career journalists. by Joe Copeland / August 7, 2018
Opinion The remarkable breadth of UW scholar, writer Hubert Locke Remembering the academic, university administrator and civic leader. by Joe Copeland / June 8, 2018
Opinion Durkan cleans up the toxic mess Murray left behind Ed Murray left a worse trail of HR problems than we realized. Is Jenny Durkan better at cleaning up than expected? by Joe Copeland / April 25, 2018
Opinion The cause MLK fought for that we tend to forget Fifty years after his death, the sweep of his vision is easy to forget, including his support for banning the bomb. by Joe Copeland / April 4, 2018