Politics 2020 election polls weren’t as wrong as you think An explanation of why you should not use polls to predict the future, plus other advice from an expert pollster. by H. Stuart Elway / November 13, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Politics More WA voters are telling our pollster they are Republicans There are more Republicans than this time last year, and they are more optimistic than Democrats, according to the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll. by H. Stuart Elway / July 24, 2020
Opinion COVID-19 exposes a rift in the Republican Party The latest Crosscut/Elway Poll shows more of Washington’s GOP voters are dissenting from national party leaders when it comes to the pandemic response. by H. Stuart Elway / April 28, 2020
Opinion Democrats did well in Washington in 2018. They look even stronger in 2020 The most recent Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a widening gulf of support between the two major parties. by H. Stuart Elway / January 10, 2020 / Updated at 5:27 p.m. Jan. 10
Opinion Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run? by H. Stuart Elway / October 21, 2019 / Updated at 12:30 p.m.
