News Congress members call for investigation into ICE detainee death Amar Mergensana died 10 days after being moved from the Northwest Detention Center to a Tacoma hospital. by Lilly Fowler / November 29, 2018 / Updated on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Politics Frank Chopp gives up gavel, makes room for new House Speaker It will be months before a successor is named, but there is a short list of likely candidates. by John Stang / November 29, 2018
Politics Sally Bagshaw will not seek re-election to Seattle City Council With two incumbents already out, the 2019 council race is shaping up to be raucous. by David Kroman / November 27, 2018 / Updated Nov. 28 at 7:30 a.m.
News Asylum seeker dies 10 days after hospitalization The Pierce County Medical Examiner confirmed Amar Mergensana died on Saturday, Nov. 24. by Lilly Fowler / November 25, 2018 / Updated Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m.
News ICE says asylum seeker is on life support Correction: Hours after Crosscut reported that the detainee had died, officials stated that he had been transported to a medical facility. He is now on life support. by Lilly Fowler / November 16, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21
News The Kirkland con man who just couldn’t stop Sung Hong stole $20M from dozens of churchgoers. A letter from his mother gives some insight into why. by Rick Anderson / November 15, 2018
Growth In Seattle, Amazon HQ2 panic fizzles The tech giant appears to be staying put, but that doesn't mean it won't be using its newfound leverage to get what it wants. by Josh Cohen / November 14, 2018
News Seattle approves new police contract, despite community pushback The new deal means a pay increase for officers. Critics argue it waters down reform. by David Kroman / November 13, 2018 / Updated at 6:05 PM
Politics Passing: Education levy, ban on grocery taxes, police accountability Mayor Jenny Durkan, police reform advocates and Big Soda have reason to celebrate. by David Kroman / November 7, 2018
Politics WA passes some of nation’s toughest gun laws Initiative 1639 will enact a suite of stricter gun control laws, including raised age limits for semi-automatic firearm buyers. by Josh Cohen / November 6, 2018 / Updated: 11:19 A.M., Nov. 7