Politics Ahead of midterms, WA voters say abortion, economy are key issues Washington state democrats show an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, but races are tightening, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 22, 2022 / Updated at 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 22
Politics Poll: 40% of WA voters still undecided in Secretary of State race And just a paper-thin margin separates incumbent Steve Hobbs from challenger Julie Anderson. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 22, 2022
Politics Shelved report details 14 COVID deaths inside Washington prisons Six of those who died between June 2020 and Aug. 2021 were not adequately evaluated after they requested to be seen for symptoms, according to an unreleased state watchdog report. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 14, 2022
News Two Pike Place totem poles to be removed — but maybe not for good Despite controversy, the 50-foot cedar poles could be reinstalled before Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park reopens this fall. by Luna Reyna / February 22, 2023
Politics Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 20, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 14
Politics Push to decriminalize fades as WA Senate considers new drug law Lawmakers are starkly divided over how to handle substance possession, even as one bill moves forward. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 16, 2023
News First Samish housing project breaks ground in Anacortes 'We've been here since time immemorial, and we're making a statement that we're going to continue to be here.' by Luna Reyna / February 14, 2023
Politics ‘Haphazard and unorganized’: GOP lawmakers react to Dems’ secrecy The Washington Senate's Republican minority leader said he'd welcome an independent investigation into Democrats’ use of ‘legislative privilege.’ by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 8, 2023
Politics What’s in the redacted records hidden by WA Democrats? Emails obtained by Crosscut show that officials were withholding documents concerning the capital-gains tax and political redistricting. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 7, 2023
Politics Can Washington prisons change the culture of corrections? Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach. by Joseph O'Sullivan / February 1, 2023