Politics Viaduct redux King Couny Executive Ron Sims and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels decide to work together, and the shape of a grand compromise begins to appear. by David Brewster / April 18, 2007
Politics A comeback scenario for the Seattle Public Schools Threatened with extinction, the School Board got its act together. Meanwhile, a coalition of moderate reformers could dramatically improve it. by David Brewster / April 12, 2007
Politics Sen. Maria Cantwell is a big gainer in the latest Congress power rankings Congress.org ranks the current Congress according to various indicators of power. by David Brewster / April 4, 2007
Politics WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / February 15, 2024 / Updated at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 15
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
Politics Undecided first, Bernie Sanders second in Crosscut/Elway WA primary poll There was no clear path to victory, but Sanders led all candidates in the new poll, conducted days before ballots were mailed. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 26, 2020
Inside Crosscut Local journalism is more important than ever. You told us 600 times Coronavirus pushes journalists to report beyond 'what's happening,' during a pandemic that has us all searching for answers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 30, 2020
News Here’s what Washington’s new 'stay-at-home' order means for you Updates on construction, outdoor recreation, as Gov. Jay Inslee adjusts statewide rules around social distancing. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 23, 2020 / Last Updated: April 27, 5 p.m.
Politics Biden winning Washington primary — and probably the nomination Momentum, math and Bernie Sanders’ own words indicate the race for the Democratic nomination will soon be decided. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 13, 2020