Politics
Matt Shea isn’t running, but he’s a key part of election attack ads
The lawmaker, who was accused of domestic terrorism, is being used to attack not only his fellow Republicans, but also a Seattle Democrat.
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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GOP fights to hold on to WA secretary of state, treasurer offices
Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state Treasurer Duane Davidson, both Republicans, face a tough challenge this election.
News
WA Supreme Court rules $30 car tab initiative is unconstitutional
The Washington Supreme Court issued the long-awaited ruling on Thursday.
Politics
Loren Culp vs. Jay Inslee: Their views on guns, BLM, COVID-19 and more
The candidates for Washington governor hold wildly different views on just about everything.
Politics
How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor
The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it.