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 Central WA home prices spike amid influx of Seattle-area transplants Housing affordability has become a challenge in Chelan and Kittitas counties as recreation and smaller communities draw Puget Sound residents. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2022
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
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
News Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability. by Mai Hoang / 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
News A new owner looks to restore Yakima's last major hospital Tacoma-based MultiCare hopes to fund Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital services that are currently unavailable, including open-heart surgery. by Mai Hoang / February 7, 2023