politics
Weekly WA newspaper fined $15,000 for selling election coverage
The Tacoma Weekly got slapped down by campaign finance regulators last week, who said its illegal move undermined journalism.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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Equity
New rules help open WA pot industry to those with criminal records
The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system.
politics
Bonney Lake council member broke law in his job as a cop, probe finds
Terry Carter was suspended by the Pacific Police Department earlier this year after he failed to report suspected child abuse.
politics
Why some plan to opt out of new WA long-term care insurance
Thousands are turning to private insurers for care plans in order to avoid paying a new tax.
politics
WA redistricting efforts aim to give more power to people of color
Some advocates want the state redistricting commission to 'stop focusing on preserving incumbents’ and instead aim to keep communities of color together.