Crosscut Staff

Our legislative tracker follows which bills are moving forward or meeting roadblocks in Olympia.

From mangonada to the Milky Way, the moments that defined the year for you.

You can complain about the rain, the damp, the squish, but water shapes PNW history and culture — and it makes for some good stories, too.

The polls are closed in Washington state. Check here for the latest results in the races for Congress, state Legislature and more.

Ahead of Nov. 8, here's what to know about races for U.S. Congress, the Washington state Legislature and what else is on your ballot.

This week, air quality in Puget Sound peaked at an AQI of over 250. Revisit these Crosscut articles to see how an increase in wildfire smoke affects mental health, the environment and public spaces.

Learn about Seattle’s public Indigenous art, the country’s first distillery on reservation land and a housing project rooted in Native culture.

After a few days of vote counting, Democratic challenger Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads in the 3rd Congressional District race.

As ballot counts roll in, check back here to see which candidates are leading this year's races for Congress, state Legislature and more.

Here's what you need to know about the races, issues and candidates in the WA primary election.