News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Inside Crosscut Join Crosscut on the road to Election Day 2020 We're relaunching our Elections newsletter to keep readers informed ahead of casting their ballots on Nov. 3. by Ana Sofia Knauf / September 29, 2020
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
News ‘Roe v. Wade’: How the ruling affects abortion access in WA Our reporting explains what an end to the landmark decision means for abortion access in Washington state, as well as policies on abortion pills, out-of-state travel and more. by Ana Sofia Knauf / May 3, 2022 / Updated at 7:30 a.m. on June 24.
Inside Crosscut What will it take to earn your vote? Question Seattle candidates here We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city. by Ana Sofia Knauf / September 28, 2021
Politics Ed Murray promises a 'summer of safety' in Seattle Mayor Ed Murray by Ana Sofia Knauf / June 25, 2014
Politics City Council to naysayers: $15 will strengthen Seattle Kshama Sawant talks with members of the media about the $15 per hour minimum wage ordinance just after the council approved it in 2014. by Ana Sofia Knauf / June 2, 2014
Politics Seattle mayor: Trade a latte a month for universal preschool How bright is the educational future of children in Seattle? by Ana Sofia Knauf / May 15, 2014