Investigations
WA bridges still in poor condition, despite $630M in federal aid
The state transportation agency has allocated about 13% of early funding for repairs, but more is needed to address the backlog of projects.
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WA rental increases cooling, but an affordability crisis remains
Advocates say that rent stabilization is the key to relief, but efforts to do so died in the 2023 legislative session.
Politics
Six measures Washington conservatives are pushing on 2024 ballots
GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November.
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Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis
A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020.
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Impact Report | 2023 was a year of experiments, change
From new podcasts to expanded political coverage, Crosscut pursued a multitude of projects in the past year.