Politics Sherae Lascelles is giving Frank Chopp his biggest challenge in decades The third-party candidate performed better in the Aug. 4 primary than anyone who has ever challenged Chopp, Washington's longest-serving House speaker. by Melissa Santos / September 25, 2020
Politics Having problems voting in WA? We’ve got a tipline for that Crosscut is partnering with ProPublica's Electionland to report on any issues voters encounter when casting ballots this year. You can help. by Melissa Santos / September 22, 2020
Politics QAnon conspiracy theories have seeped into Northwest politics The baseless movement claims satanic pedophiles run the world. One professor describes it as ‘a decentralized online conspiracy cult.’ by Melissa Santos / September 17, 2020
Child care was already dysfunctional. COVID-19 could break it completely As Washington state pushes through the pandemic, a shortage of child care options forces parents and providers to make difficult choices. by Melissa Santos / September 14, 2020
Politics Tim Eyman accused of hijacking Recall Durkan campaign Eyman has been distributing fake petitions, which leaders of the recall campaign worry will hurt their ability to get valid signatures. by Melissa Santos / September 9, 2020
Politics Why WA leaders aren't rushing to address state's budget shortfall Waiting on Congress to pass a new coronavirus relief bill is one factor. The November election is another. by Melissa Santos / August 28, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Reflecting on Slade Gorton and his era of conservative politics The former U.S. senator stayed fiercely loyal to the GOP, even as he rejected some of the party's more extreme positions. by Melissa Santos / August 25, 2020
Politics Where WA’s Republican Party goes after Slade Gorton On both sides of the aisle, people wonder what happened to Gorton’s brand of collaborative, civic-minded conservatism. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 3:07 p.m. Aug. 19
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Politics What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues. by Melissa Santos / August 17, 2020