Investigations Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / January 24, 2024
Investigations Over a third of WA’s job safety fines are reduced after appeals One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations. by Lizz Giordano / January 5, 2024
Politics As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay. by Lizz Giordano / March 29, 2018
Politics I-405 toll lanes are cutting traffic times — but not by enough Public support has more than doubled since the toll lanes began operating two years ago, but that might not be enough. by Lizz Giordano / February 12, 2018
Politics Tense moments, fruitful dialog and lots of laughs — all at Crosscut Festival Legal weed, police reform, the #MeToo movement — these were just a few of the topics of discussion at the first ever Crosscut Festival. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / February 2, 2018
Culture More oversight or a power grab? King County eyes 4Culture The King County Council wants more authority over 4Culture, but the agency and artists aren't happy about it. by Lizz Giordano / January 30, 2018
Politics King County Council takes control of 4Culture Amid warnings of a power grab, the King County Council took more authority over the arts-funding agency. by Lizz Giordano / March 20, 2018
Politics Best of 2015: The Cascadia megaquake – 3 experts weigh in on what to expect Taken from a "visualization" of the Alaskan Way viaduct during a major earthquake. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / December 20, 2015
Politics Announcing the new Crosscut/Elway Poll The poll will bring you insight into major issues and races as the 2018 midterm election approaches. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / September 25, 2018
Politics Washington state 2018 midterm election results The most updated election results will be posted here from the Washington Secretary of State's office. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Editors / November 6, 2018