For Crosscut, I spent a day at the races at the Emerald Downs horse racetrack in Auburn, Washington. The story was about how the track had received $1.1 million in pandemic aid from the federal government. I always love a freeform assignment like this, finding moments as they happen. It was such a pleasure to wander around the stands and behind the scenes in the stables.
Thanks to Genna for the call on this, my first assignment for Crosscut!