Politics Rep. Jayapal on USPS, police protests and the 2020 election The Seattle congresswoman, in a Crosscut Live interview, outlines the reasons she thinks the 2020 election is so important. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 28, 2020
News For people in crisis, Seattle defaults to police Exploring the reasons why Seattle police play an oversized role in crisis response and whether the city is moving toward something else. by David Kroman / August 27, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Struggling with medical debt or rethinking college? Tell us your story We’re working on a series that exposes how the pandemic has put a new spin on life’s biggest curveballs. by Shaminder Dulai / August 27, 2020
News Will King County public transit survive COVID-19? Fewer riders and lower fare collection are just part of the financial challenge for transportation during the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / August 24, 2020 / Updated 1:58 p.m. Aug. 24
News Seattle mayor to veto City Council budget, including police cuts Council President González says she’s ready to work collaboratively with Mayor Durkan to find a budget compromise. by David Kroman / August 21, 2020 / Updated Aug. 21 at 5:20 pm
News With Canadian border closed, Port Angeles businesses worry for the future Without foreign travelers, the Coho Ferry is closed — and the town around it is holding its breath by Manola Secaira / August 21, 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
News Motel eviction exposes gaps in Seattle’s low-income housing options The recently condemned Everspring Inn was a hazard, but it was better than the streets for its residents. Now some are asking, “What’s the alternative?” by David Kroman / August 18, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS The politics at the heart of Chief Carmen Best’s resignation From the view where a Crosscut City Hall reporter sits, here’s his quick take on what drove Chief Best to suddenly retire. by David Kroman / August 18, 2020