Environment
Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow
Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides.
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Politics
A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January
With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee.
Politics
Poll: Washingtonians worried, anxious about the 2024 election
The presidential race is still a year away, but the latest Crosscut/Elway poll shows voters are already dreading a rematch between Biden and Trump.
News
Podcast | Washington voters dissatisfied with U.S. political system
Joseph O’Sullivan breaks down what poll respondents had to say about the upcoming presidential election — and almost no one is excited.
Investigations
Researchers team up with court staff to help WA homeless youth
H-SYNC — Housing Stability for Youth in Courts — has piloted using evidence-based surveys to identify teenagers in need of support services.