Inside Crosscut In 2021, elections are everywhere in Washington state We kick off this year's Crosscut Elections newsletter with a reader's question about where elections are taking place. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / June 1, 2021
News Denise Juneau talks reopening Seattle schools and moving on The outgoing superintendent of Seattle Public Schools discusses the district’s decision to bring students and teachers back, and shares some advice for her replacement. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 10, 2021
News What you need to know about omicron and COVID in Washington Don’t panic. Crosscut answers your questions about the latest surge. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / December 22, 2021 / Updated at 8:20 a.m. on Dec. 24
Politics Where do I have to wear a mask in WA? We explain With COVID-19 surging, state, local and federal health officials have issued new masking recommendations for vaccinated people. by Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2021 / Updated Monday, Aug. 23 at 9:48 a.m.
Inside Crosscut How you helped shape our Seattle and King County voter guide We’re sending your questions directly to candidates. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 27, 2021
Inside Crosscut How the pandemic spotlighted inequities and opportunities in WA education Donna Blankinship explains why the newest season of our podcast This Changes Everything focuses on public education. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 5, 2022
Politics It’s not too late to cast your special election ballot in WA Voters in King County and 18 others will weigh in on school levies and other local issues on Tuesday, April 25. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 24, 2023
Politics U.S. Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill case As justices consider overturning the FDA's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, Washington state continues to protect access to the drug. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 19, 2023
News Seattle's Mayor Harrell announces plan to 'revitalize' Downtown An executive order issued Monday calls for additional addiction treatment options, reviving small businesses and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 17, 2023
News WA Supreme Court upholds the legality of transit fare enforcement But the State of Washington v. Zachery Kyle Meredith ruling also urges agencies to reconsider their use of armed officers on public transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 16, 2023