Politics Cap-and-trade, climate change return to the 2024 WA Legislature On the agenda starting Jan. 8: Spending Washington’s carbon tax, tweaking the cap-and-invest program and taking a stab at utility rebates. by John Stang / January 3, 2024
Investigations Podcast | It’s a Youth Today News takeover The third episode of the investigative series co-produced with Crosscut focuses on one woman’s experience with foster care and homelessness in WA. by Elizabeth Whitman / January 3, 2024
Politics New Seattle City Council sworn in, Sara Nelson elected president The Council kicked off the year swearing in five new members and two incumbents. by Josh Cohen / January 2, 2024
Environment Seattle is electrifying new buildings despite ruling against gas bans A court struck down one California block on natural-gas appliances. But other cities are finding ways to eliminate fossil fuels despite legal hurdles. by Akielly Hu Grist / January 2, 2024
News The new year brings new WA laws for guns, minimum wage and more Here are 12 new policies that will come into effect in 2024. by Venice Buhain / January 1, 2024
Environment Can hunting and conservation coexist? A WA proposal sparks debate Updates to the Fish and Wildlife plan have accrued public critique and ignited tension from outdoor enthusiasts and tribal representatives. by Rebecca Dzombak High Country News / December 29, 2023
Environment Nick on the Rocks: The sideways mountain in Western WA Sedimentary rock usually builds horizontally. So how does Big Four Mountain in Snohomish County have nearly vertical layers? by Shannen Ortale / December 29, 2023
News Meet the CARE Team, Seattle’s new mental health crisis responders As part of a pilot program that avoids using force, the group is dispatched alongside police officers on 911 calls that might involve emotional distress. by Nimra Ahmad / December 28, 2023
News Crosscut Now: How WA’s off-year elections can quash voter turnout Participation tanks statewide every odd-numbered year. Sightline Institute founder Alan Durning talks impact and solutions. by Paris Jackson / December 28, 2023
Investigations WA bridges still in poor condition, despite $630M in federal aid The state transportation agency has allocated about 13% of early funding for repairs, but more is needed to address the backlog of projects. by Lizz Giordano / December 27, 2023