Opinion A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't. by Joni Balter / September 22, 2021
Opinion Why 2021 might be the year of backlash in Seattle city elections Grumpy, agitated, or embarrassed voters do not favor the status quo. They vote for change. by Joni Balter / June 11, 2021
Opinion How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand. by Joni Balter / May 24, 2021
Opinion In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage. by Joni Balter / July 27, 2021
Environment What the death of WA’s carbon tax says about the future Some lessons gained from the failure of Initiative 1631. by Kate Schimel High Country News / February 6, 2019
Politics Video: The meaning of Washington's election results The gun control initiative, 594, passes big, while a measure to reduce class sizes is struggling. And Republicans do well in the legislative contests. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2014
Politics Video: 30th District candidates taking it to the wire Mark Miloscia by Robert Mak / October 12, 2014
Politics Murray's transition: Putting together a team is just part of the challenge Mayor Ed Murray introduces Dwight Dively and Martha Choe as his transition team co-chairs. by Robert Mak / November 10, 2013
Politics Key Washington election results: What do they mean? Video: Crosscut's Knute Berger and David Brewster weigh in on the results of top Seattle and Washington state races. by Robert Mak / November 6, 2013
Politics Election 2013 Video: Murray celebrates the good numbers A new mayor is all but decided. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2013