Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024
News Crosscut and Cascade PBS say bye Seattle Center, hello First Hill The nonprofit media organization moves into 316 Broadway — and is looking forward to inviting the community into its new building. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 16, 2024
Politics The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch. Lawmakers are expected to focus the 2024 session on behavioral health, housing and homelessness, the environment, public safety and transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 8, 2024
Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 2024
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 FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary Ballots for Washington’s presidential primary have been mailed. What you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 27, 2024
Politics WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 28, 2024
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
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
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