Politics WA's $70B budget proposals boost state worker raises, special ed Democratic lawmakers will work with Gov. Jay Inslee's office to negotiate a final agreement before the legislative session ends. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 27, 2023 / Updated at 3 p.m. on March 27
News Sound Transit Board votes against light rail stop in Seattle's CID Their endorsement of new stations outside the Chinatown-International District satisfied some neighborhood activists — but upset transit advocates. by Josh Cohen / March 24, 2023
News WA Supreme Court rules capital gains tax is constitutional The 7-2 decision, which reverses a lower court ruling, is the latest development in nearly a century of fights over how to structure the state tax system. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 24, 2023 / Updated at 4:09 p.m. on March 24
News WA saw a record number of antisemitic incidents in 2022 A report from the Anti-Defamation League noted 65 instances in Washington and a 36% increase nationwide. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 23, 2023 / Updated at 3:34 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council moves to give gig workers paid sick leave This week, the Council took steps to expand the pandemic-era benefit — and make it permanent. by Josh Cohen / March 21, 2023
Politics How WA's cloudy economic forecast could impact state spending The updated predictions come as Washington lawmakers draft a new two-year budget that funds schools, prisons, public lands and more. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 20, 2023
Politics As election deniers target the U.S. voter database, WA worries Washington state isn’t pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, but the impact might still be felt here. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 20, 2023
Politics WA looks to address housing shortage with density, zoning changes A 'strange bedfellows' political alignment has brought together Democrats, Republicans, business, labor and others in search of a fix. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on March 17
Politics Rifle ban, housing bills and more advance in the WA Legislature At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session, here are the winners and losers so far. by Joseph O’Sullivan & Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 10, 2023
News How to revitalize Downtown Seattle, according to Crosscut readers They envision the neighborhood with fewer cars and more walkability, affordable housing, green infrastructure, restaurants and businesses. by Josh Cohen / March 10, 2023