Politics How Seattle protesters went from the streets to the ballot box They've moved from the front lines of the Black Lives Matter protests into the ranks of people advocating for change by voting. by Shauna Sowersby / October 30, 2020
Politics How to follow and participate in the Washington state Legislature With the pandemic forcing lawmakers to meet remotely, it’s never been easier to make your voice heard right from home. by Mohammed Kloub / January 22, 2021
Politics WA Lt. Governor’s race 2020: What you should know Two Democrats are competing to be Washington's next lieutenant governor. Here's why they think they can handle the job's unusual collection of responsibilities. by Shauna Sowersby / October 12, 2020 / Updated Oct. 13, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.
Politics Armed protesters in Olympia occupy Capitol steps, Governor’s Mansion lawn They carried their guns and their anger to the steps of the Washington Legislature as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by Shauna Sowersby & David Kroman / January 6, 2021 / Updated 10:23 p.m. January 6
Inside Crosscut The top stories readers helped us tell in 2020 Some of the most important stories we published this year were the ones you asked us to tell. by Mohammed Kloub / December 24, 2020
Politics From Canadian imports to price caps, WA lawmakers seek ways to cut drug prices Several measures aim to help reduce patients’ out-pocket-costs for medications, including for lifesaving insulin. by Shauna Sowersby / February 5, 2020 / Updated 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5
Politics Inslee wants action to curb homelessness and vehicle pollution in 2020. Here's what voters think A new poll shows lukewarm approval for the governor, but he is still well ahead in his 2020 re-election bid. by Shauna Sowersby / January 15, 2020
News 2019 year in review It's been an incredible year in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. These stories started conversation, change, and awareness. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Mohammed Kloub / December 20, 2019
Inside Crosscut We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Anne Christnovich & Mohammed Kloub / December 19, 2019
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26