Washington's new capital gains tax goes before state Supreme Court by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 26, 2023
Out & Back: How Denice Rochelle encourages outdoor skill-building by Alison Mariella Désir / January 27, 2023
A resilience hub might be coming to your Seattle neighborhood by Hannah Weinberger / January 27, 2023
Washington's new capital gains tax goes before state Supreme Court The case is part of a century-old struggle to make the state's tax system more progressive. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 26, 2023 / updated at 12:49 p.m. on Jan. 27
News WA parents push back against proposal to lower required school age A bill that aims to improve early learning would lower Washington's compulsory education starting age from 8 to 6. by Venice Buhain / January 26, 2023
News ‘Ask for Jane:’ Who were the pre-Roe underground abortionists? Half a century ago, Northwest activist Judith Arcana was one of more than 100 women known as ‘Jane’ who aided and abetted illegal abortions. by Megan Burbank / January 25, 2023
Politics Podcast | What has changed in Washington since the fall of Roe Without federal protection for abortion, the state has become a refuge for those seeking care and a target for political opposition. by Sara Bernard / January 25, 2023
Politics The high school students behind the bill to end WA's 'pink tax' Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing. by Taija PerryCook / January 24, 2023 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25.
News A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 23, 2023
Politics Track bills as they move through the Washington Legislature Our legislative tracker follows which bills are moving forward or meeting roadblocks in Olympia. by Crosscut Staff / January 19, 2023
Politics WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 17, 2023
Politics How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023 Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections. by Josh Cohen / January 12, 2023
Politics Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.' by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 12, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s left for Democrats to tackle in Olympia? The party has used its legislative majorities year after year to check off a lot of its wish list. What now? by Sara Bernard / January 11, 2023
Politics Q&A: Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks housing, guns, climate As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, Inslee is pushing an ambitious housing package and a prohibition on semiautomatic rifles. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 10, 2023
Equity Two lawsuits could threaten the sovereignty of Indigenous nations Plaintiffs claim the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act are racially discriminatory – against non-Indigenous people. by Karina Brown Underscore News / January 10, 2023
Politics Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 9, 2023
Culture A Seattle photographer’s firsthand account of the Jan. 6 chaos Nate Gowdy discusses the Capitol attack and his new photo book ‘Insurrection.’ by Margo Vansynghel / January 6, 2023
Politics What happened after the Jan. 6 confrontation in Olympia? Since the 2021 attack on the capitol campus, security has increased, two people have faced prosecution and reporters continue to feel the shock. by Andrew Engelson / January 6, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Jan. 13