Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics Video: The meaning of Washington's election results The gun control initiative, 594, passes big, while a measure to reduce class sizes is struggling. And Republicans do well in the legislative contests. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2014
Politics Video: 30th District candidates taking it to the wire Mark Miloscia by Robert Mak / October 12, 2014
Politics Murray's transition: Putting together a team is just part of the challenge Mayor Ed Murray introduces Dwight Dively and Martha Choe as his transition team co-chairs. by Robert Mak / November 10, 2013
Politics Key Washington election results: What do they mean? Video: Crosscut's Knute Berger and David Brewster weigh in on the results of top Seattle and Washington state races. by Robert Mak / November 6, 2013
Politics Election 2013 Video: Murray celebrates the good numbers A new mayor is all but decided. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2013