Politics Taking the long view, the Muni League investigates the Port of Seattle After the devastating state auditor's report [PDF], an ongoing Justice Department investigation, and the Port of Seattle's internal review of its own operations, the Municipal League's announcement... by Peter Lewis / February 13, 2008
Politics Why can't this environmentally aware city e-mail me my bill? You can pay your Seattle utlitity bill online, but you can't opt out of snail-mailed notices, and they won't alert you by e-mail when it's time to pay. Meanwhile, the private sector is well along the... by Peter Lewis / October 4, 2007
Politics Technology vs. privacy: Washington looks to regulate facial recognition tools in 2020 Sea-Tac Airport recently halted use of the technology. Now, state lawmakers in Olympia are looking to adopt statewide rules. by Melissa Santos / January 3, 2020
Inside Crosscut How public records gave us a window into WA police misconduct Being home on maternity leave during last year's Black Lives Matter protests got a reporter thinking about how to look deeper into police misdeeds. by Melissa Santos / April 13, 2021
Inside Crosscut Reflecting on Slade Gorton and his era of conservative politics The former U.S. senator stayed fiercely loyal to the GOP, even as he rejected some of the party's more extreme positions. by Melissa Santos / August 25, 2020
Inside Crosscut How Crosscut's Brady List stories impacted WA police accountability In response to our reporting, some prosecutors flagged more cops as having credibility issues. Others fixed gaps in their systems. by Melissa Santos / December 28, 2021
Politics New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off. by Melissa Santos / July 16, 2021
Tech Seattle to Comcast: Answer the phone! Comcast customers: Tired of waiting in on-hold hell. by Peter Lewis / June 24, 2013
Politics Landlords mobilize as City Hall considers rental-housing inspections Apartment buildings on Capitol Hill. by Peter Lewis / June 4, 2008
Politics This spot's reserved for Flexcar? Not exactly At REI in Seattle, a spot "reserved" on a public street for car-sharing. by Peter Lewis / November 26, 2007