Politics Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren? by Paris Jackson / January 10, 2024
News Crosscut Now: Gov. Inslee on future of WA, last year in office Paris Jackson sat down with Jay Inslee ahead of legislative session to chat about the environment, policing and more. by Paris Jackson / January 11, 2024
Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024
Politics 72 people applied for the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat The Council has until Jan. 23 to fill the opening left by Teresa Mosqueda. The chosen member will serve until voters elect a replacement in November. by Josh Cohen / January 11, 2024
Nick on the Rocks Mount Baker Volcano Mount Baker’s glaciers unveil the secrets of three ancient volcanoes over millennia. Special thanks to Central Washington University as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks. January 12, 2024
Investigations WA unions wary of proposed Kroger/Albertsons supermarket merger Workers fear that the move — which would be the nation’s largest-ever grocer consolidation — could undermine bargaining or close current locations. by Kevin Teeter / January 12, 2024
News Crosscut and Cascade PBS say bye Seattle Center, hello First Hill The nonprofit media organization moves into 316 Broadway — and is looking forward to inviting the community into its new building. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 16, 2024
News Podcast | Ride along with Seattle's new CARE response team Reporter Nimra Ahmad describes a day on the job with the city's experimental mental health crisis program staff. by Maleeha Syed / January 17, 2024
Politics What’s it like to be appointed to the Seattle City Council? Recent temps Kirsten Harris-Talley, Abel Pacheco and John Okamoto share their experience and advice as the Council prepares to fill its open seat. by Josh Cohen / January 19, 2024
Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024