Politics Washington’s successful vote-by-mail system wasn’t built overnight Many states are looking for guidance on conducting their own 2020 elections by mail, but Washington state officials warn it won’t be easy. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 15, 2020
News Racial disparities not apparent — yet — in WA coronavirus deaths Preliminary data shows deaths reflect state demographics, but experts say it may be too early to tell. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 13, 2020
News Only 55% of WA voters say they want to be vaccinated, poll says A new Crosscut/Elway poll found vaccination interest in the state is much lower than needed for herd immunity under federal guidelines. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 6, 2021
News How, where, when: The COVID-19 vaccine in Washington state Washington moves into the next vaccine phases and outlines who will be lining up over the next few months. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / December 23, 2020 / Updated at 12:20 p.m., March 5
Inside Crosscut It’s election season in Washington again. What’s on your mind? With the August primary less than three months away, we’re relaunching our elections newsletter — and we want you to help shape our coverage. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 18, 2021
Politics Washington state plans to drop all COVID restrictions June 30 Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that the state is on track to reopen its economy completely by the end of June, or earlier if vaccine rates speed up. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 13, 2021 / Updated at 3:15 p.m. May 13
News What phase are we in? King County staying in Phase 3 — for now Gov. Inslee isn't rolling King County or any other county back to Phase 2 of reopening, but he says he will reconsider that move in two weeks. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 4, 2021
Politics Poll: Washingtonians aren’t quite ready for a post-pandemic normal A new Crosscut/Elway Poll shows more people are getting vaccinated, still wearing masks and just starting to socialize. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 27, 2021
Politics Rep. Jayapal on USPS, police protests and the 2020 election The Seattle congresswoman, in a Crosscut Live interview, outlines the reasons she thinks the 2020 election is so important. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 28, 2020
Inside Crosscut Behind a yearlong investigation into WA prison health care This Crosscut series asks readers to assess if Washington’s prison system reflects their values. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 11, 2020