Politics Why WA leaders aren't rushing to address state's budget shortfall Waiting on Congress to pass a new coronavirus relief bill is one factor. The November election is another. by Melissa Santos / August 28, 2020
Inside Crosscut Reflecting on Slade Gorton and his era of conservative politics The former U.S. senator stayed fiercely loyal to the GOP, even as he rejected some of the party's more extreme positions. by Melissa Santos / August 25, 2020
Inside Crosscut You asked: What does diversity look like at Crosscut? We’re sharing the demographic numbers of our newsroom as part of our Inside Crosscut transparency initiative. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Mohammed Kloub / August 20, 2020
Politics Where WA’s Republican Party goes after Slade Gorton On both sides of the aisle, people wonder what happened to Gorton’s brand of collaborative, civic-minded conservatism. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 3:07 p.m. Aug. 19
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Politics What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues. by Melissa Santos / August 17, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s campaign for WA governor is costing Ferry County The county sheriff is asking for $138,000 to cover the costs of filling in for Republic Police Chief Loren Culp while Culp campaigns. by Melissa Santos / August 13, 2020 / Updated 12:13 p.m. Aug. 13
News Seattle police subpoena tests Washington’s reporter shield law Five news outlets are fighting a judge’s order to turn over unpublished protest photos and video to police. by Melissa Santos / August 7, 2020
Politics WA 2020 primary results so far Loren Culp will be the Republican candidate for governor, while Democrat Marilyn Strickland was leading the race for an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020 / Updated 5:23 p.m. Aug. 5
Politics What to watch for in Washington’s 2020 primary election Tuesday's results will narrow the field in dozens of races, including for governor and an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020