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
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 What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 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
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
Politics U.S. Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill case As justices consider overturning the FDA's 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, Washington state continues to protect access to the drug. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 19, 2023
News Seattle's Mayor Harrell announces plan to 'revitalize' Downtown An executive order issued Monday calls for additional addiction treatment options, reviving small businesses and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 17, 2023
News WA Supreme Court upholds the legality of transit fare enforcement But the State of Washington v. Zachery Kyle Meredith ruling also urges agencies to reconsider their use of armed officers on public transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / March 16, 2023