News Coronavirus threatens 'extraordinarily vulnerable' homeless population King County's homeless are becoming older and sicker, which leaves them more at risk to the novel virus. by David Kroman / March 3, 2020
News Coronavirus hits a WA geoduck industry already struggling with tariffs From restaurants to shellfish farmers, the outbreak is already hurting the state's economy. by Gregory Scruggs / March 3, 2020
Politics Washington's Latinx and Native voters are fighting for their votes to matter Diverse communities are starting to see Washington’s new Voting Rights Act employed. by Emily McCarty / March 2, 2020
Politics 5 things Boeing's tax break money could buy instead To prevent a tariff war, Washington lawmakers may take back some of the company's record-setting tax break — and free up $100 million per year in the state budget. by Melissa Santos / February 27, 2020
Politics Undecided first, Bernie Sanders second in Crosscut/Elway WA primary poll There was no clear path to victory, but Sanders led all candidates in the new poll, conducted days before ballots were mailed. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 26, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020
Politics As people with disabilities fall into homelessness, WA lawmakers seek a fix The growing divide between federal disability income and rent is leading more people into homelessness. by David Kroman / February 25, 2020
Environment Health officials say King County remains safe from coronavirus — for now Experts warn that Puget Sound needs to prepare for a long-term battle against the swiftly spreading virus. by Hannah Weinberger / February 25, 2020
News With an eye toward public safety, Seattle officials grapple with future of arrest alternatives After weeks of back and forth, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Friday she would release funding for Seattle's lauded diversion program. by David Kroman / February 24, 2020 / Updated Feb. 24 at 8:00 a.m.