Politics State Republicans seek weakening of clean energy rules Young's Creek by Tom James / February 12, 2013
Politics Capitol Outlook: Let the back room bargaining begin Lawmakers continue to huddle behind closed doors at the capitol. by Tom James / February 10, 2013
Politics In support of guns? A few unusual suspects As Dems gear up to pursue their gun control priorities, an Olympia gun rights rally draws a diverse crowd. by Tom James / February 9, 2013
Olympia: The week in photos Guns, lobbyists and media descend on the state capitol. by Tom James / February 8, 2013
Politics Council moves toward public financing of campaigns Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on Gaza. by Tom James / June 11, 2013
Politics City Council changes the rules on employee background checks City Councilman Bruce Harrell, during an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Tom James / June 10, 2013
Politics After the trauma of war, kids find a safe haven Rita Zawaideh set out to preserve Middle East culture, and wound up protecting its people. by Tom James / November 24, 2014
Ups and downs for Seahawks fans The Hawks held a 10-point lead. Then it all went wrong. by Tom James / February 1, 2015
Politics Under fire, legislator pulls retreat bill Rep. Sherry Appleton says any attempt to clarify Stand Your Ground law in Washington would have to begin with broader understanding about the reasons for a change. by Tom James / January 10, 2013
Politics 'Stand Your Ground' in Washington? Not under this bill Rep. Sherry Appleton by Tom James / January 3, 2013