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Crosscut Now

News and Public Affairs Series / 3 Seasons

From the need-to-know to the want-to-know, news highlights, interviews and more from Crosscut.com.

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Sept. 13, 2022 - Who really designed the Space Needle?

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Files discovered in the cellar of architect Victor Steinbrueck’s Eastlake home shed light on a battle over credit for the Seattle icon's distinctive look.

Sept. 6, 2022 - King County responds to Monkeypox

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Burdened with slow federal action, King County health officials are scrambling to get a limited supply of vaccines to the estimated 40,000 people who are at risk.

Sept. 6, 2022 - Community court reduces jail bookings by 87%

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The King County program was founded as an alternative to the traditional justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation over incarceration for those with low-level offense.

Sept. 6, 2022 - How WA gun laws compare to other states

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Washington already ranked among the strictest states for firearm laws before it passed additional gun control legislation this year. But advocates say there's still room for improvement.

Aug. 30, 2022 - WA will keep giving out free school lunches

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The number of Washington schools that qualify to offer free lunch to every student could more than double since before the pandemic after a $44 million change in state law.

Aug. 18, 2022 - New Spokane freeway costs hundreds of homes

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The final stretch of North Spokane Corridor construction reopens old wounds in East Central — and sparks a pilot program to address historical damage.

Aug. 11, 2022 - What 988 could mean for Black communities

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The new system for reaching crisis counselors could bridge barriers for Black residents seeking mental health support. Yet, some advocates are hesitant to call it a victory.

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