News The Showbox building is now a landmark. But will it remain a music venue? While the designation by the city's Landmark Preservation Board protects the building, it has no control over how the property is used. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 17, 2019 / Updated at 3:13 p.m.
Politics Defying Durkan, council directs extra soda tax money to low-income programs The new legislation requires that the revenue be spent on designated programs that serve the communities most impacted by the tax. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 22, 2019 / Updated at 9 p.m.
News Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. by Jake Goldstein-Street / October 15, 2019
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 Trump rally in Olympia draws backers, protesters Eric Bostrom addresses Olympia rally in support of President Trump. by Tom James / March 4, 2017
Politics State immigrant protections no match for Trump Washington State Governor Jay Inslee shakes the hand of Shaykh Umair Ahmad of Mihraab Foundation during the Hate Free Washington rally at Seattle Center on Dec. 19. by Tom James / March 2, 2017
Politics Confirmed: Republicans were $1 billion short on school funding Sen. John Braun (2015) by Tom James / February 28, 2017
Politics A future star in Olympia? Rebecca Saldaña in a Senate Commerce and Labor Committee meeting. by Tom James / February 26, 2017