Politics Inslee wants to fund transportation with a carbon tax The Highway 520 Bridge, seen from Medina in November. Lawmakers are still trying to figure out how to complete work on the Seattle side. by John Stang / December 16, 2014
Politics Funding K-12 education: What Jay Inslee would do Jay Inslee at a meeting. by John Stang / December 16, 2014
Politics How Washington state fed America's torture beast The Northwest thread that ties America's 'enhanced interrogation techniques' together holds us all responsible for the torture report. by Peter Jackson / December 15, 2014
Politics A crack in Pioneer Square's urban renewal A Pioneer Square street. by Knute Berger / December 15, 2014
WSDOT may have to re-bury Bertha Time lapse camera image of the boring machine repair pit on Oct. 24. by David Kroman / December 15, 2014
Angel Donors will match your Crosscut gift! Help us cover Northwest news. by Mary Bruno / December 14, 2014
Politics Seattle's affordable housing explained A condo under construction on Denny and Dexter. Will it be affordable? by Josh Cohen / December 14, 2014
Culture Viral Video: "This Won Produced by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) with Paul and Jody Allen, this healthcare system spoof is so funny it hurts. by Rustin Thompson / December 14, 2014
Politics How income inequality is keeping state coffers low Washington's poor-heavy taxes, income inequality and decreasing state tax revenue: It's a vicious cycle. by Dick Nelson / December 14, 2014
Culture Pets in paradise comment not from Pope Francis Whatever his views on dogs in heaven, it's clear Francis cares less about power and prestige and more about all God's creatures. by Anthony B. Robinson / December 12, 2014