Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Culture The classic ferries that got away One of the old ferries: down again. by Scott St. Clair / September 10, 2009
Politics To fix the ferry system, sell those boats How are we going to keep the state's ferries afloat? by Scott St. Clair / January 20, 2011
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 11 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. (State of Washington) by Scott St. Clair / January 2, 2009
Politics We need new ferries. So why don't we get them? While Puget Sound ferries are jammed, the state makes it hard to afford new ones. (Chuck Taylor) by Scott St. Clair / December 14, 2008
Politics Election 09: The revolt of the independents A new message is coming from the town hall party by Scott St. Clair / November 5, 2009
Politics Sparks in Spokane: a GOP odyssey The definitive report on the Washington State Republican Convention, as witnessed by Crosscut's resident elephant. There was a little friction, and it will be a tough autumn, but the GOP looks forward... by Scott St. Clair / June 28, 2008