Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
Inside Crosscut Remembering Crosscut contributor Peter Jackson A founder and longtime editor pay respects to the lifelong Seattleite — a good friend and great writer. by Knute Berger & Joe Copeland / March 25, 2020
Environment Fixing culverts could save the orcas — but who will pay? Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Washington Legislature must find the funding to rebuild the salmon-blocking structures. by Brad Shannon InvestigateWest / March 12, 2019
Politics Private utilities want more time to meet green goals Washington's Legislature could implement the state's first carbon fee in 2030. Some say that's still too fast. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / February 26, 2019 / Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Environment Building a seawall? These 'fish cops' might come knocking If passed by the Legislature, the new law would help save small fish and, by way of the food chain, orcas. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / April 2, 2019
Environment Big Oil is fighting taxes to help clean up toxic waste sites Senate Democrats are considering a bill that would nearly double the state's hazardous substances tax to pay for the projects, but they may need Republican help to pass it. by Brad Shannon Investigate West / April 25, 2019
Politics Is it too little, too late for Bruce Harrell to be mayor? Bruce Harrell speaks at a hookah bar enforcement press conference, alongside Ed Murray. by Joe Copeland / September 12, 2017
Politics Autopsy shows police shot 20-year-old in the back A photo of Tommy Le at his memorial service at Colam Pagoda Buddhist Temple in August. by Joe Copeland / September 7, 2017
Politics You might miss Dave Reichert when he is gone Congressman Dave Reichert by Joe Copeland / September 7, 2017
The city that solved homelessness Wohnpark Alt-Erlaa was built in stages between 1976 and 1985. by Joe Copeland / June 27, 2017