Culture Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics How budget cuts could dull Washington's international edge Federal budget cuts could threaten one of Washington's longstanding tools for maintaining its strength as a global competitor. by Bill Stafford / April 17, 2012
Politics Japanese lessons on the art of economic rebounding Canal City, a shopping complex in Fukuoka, Japan. by Bill Stafford / October 24, 2011
Politics Losing ground in the research race UW researchers deploy the Sea Spider in Admiralty Inlet. by Bill Stafford / September 27, 2011
Politics Gearing up Seattle to compete in the international game Bill Stafford, Seattle's world citizen by Bill Stafford / January 2, 2011
Politics A modest observation about the Tea Party's economic 'thinking' Who's got the money? by Bill Stafford / August 21, 2011