Politics Capitol Outlook: Pot, education and a $4 billion shortfall This week the Legislature begins in earnest. Looking ahead to what lawmakers are up to. by Tom James / January 20, 2013
Politics 2013's #3 Most-Read: 'Stand Your Ground' in Washington? Not under this bill Rep. Sherry Appleton by Tom James / December 29, 2013
Politics Council moves toward public financing of campaigns Kshama Sawant wants colleagues to take a public stand on Gaza. by Tom James / June 11, 2013
Politics City Council changes the rules on employee background checks City Councilman Bruce Harrell, during an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Tom James / June 10, 2013
Politics After the trauma of war, kids find a safe haven Rita Zawaideh set out to preserve Middle East culture, and wound up protecting its people. by Tom James / November 24, 2014
Politics Primary sharpens fight to control Legislature The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / August 2, 2016
Politics The fight for the tough job running state schools Students and their leaders have a lot to figure out. by Tom James / July 31, 2016
Politics How wildfires pump millions into Washington's rural economy The Blue Creek wildfire near Walla Walla in 2015 by Tom James / March 22, 2016
Politics Legislators hope for express exit from Olympia Gov. Jay Inslee talking with reporters (2016) by Tom James / March 14, 2016