Inside Crosscut It might be an odd election year, but we’ve still got you covered As primary ballots land across Washington, the Crosscut politics desk is reporting on local races in Seattle, Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane and Tacoma. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 19, 2023
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
Politics WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 13, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
Politics Poll: Washington voters want to spend more — while cutting taxes But Republicans and Democrats differ on where the money should go during the 2024 legislative session, according to a recent Crosscut/Elway poll. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 4, 2024
Equity A staff departure ruffles Seattle's popular and public KUOW-FM KUOW-FM's studios in Seattle: Some announcers have left the building. (KUOW) by O. Casey Corr / August 28, 2007
Politics A puzzle in American politics: If yard signs are such a waste of time, how come people keep doing them? Campaign yard signs from 2005 displayed at the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. by O. Casey Corr / August 19, 2007
Culture The $29.6 million semi-secret on the shores of Seattle's Lake Union An artist's conception of the new south Lake Union park by O. Casey Corr / August 16, 2007
Politics A dissenting take on sordid toe-tapping in the toilet room U.S. Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho. (U.S. Senate) by O. Casey Corr / August 31, 2007
Culture The Yakima River runs through it Trout fishing on the Yakima River in Washington. by O. Casey Corr / July 31, 2007