Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023
Politics WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 13, 2023
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
Environment How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp. by Andrew Engelson / August 24, 2023
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS It might be an odd election year, but we’ve still got you covered As primary ballots land across Washington, the Crosscut politics desk is reporting on local races in Seattle, Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane and Tacoma. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 19, 2023
News SCOTUS ruling on WA strike damages not a ‘catastrophe’ for unions The case involving a Washington concrete company was being watched for the possibility it would tip the balance toward employers over workers. by Andrew Engelson / June 6, 2023
Politics It’s not too late to cast your special election ballot in WA Voters in King County and 18 others will weigh in on school levies and other local issues on Tuesday, April 25. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 24, 2023
