News Tokitae’s death surfaced orcas’ complicated history in the PNW The death of the whale at a Miami amusement park just before her planned release highlighted the species’ fraught relationship with humans. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2023
News Culture complaints spark WA Utilities commission investigation Gov. Jay Inslee’s office has commissioned an independent review amid dueling claims by former agency leaders over the workplace climate. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 30, 2023
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 People over party is no longer the mantra of Washington politics In just one generation, ticket-splitting has become increasingly rare in a state with a long history of independent voting. by H. Stuart Elway / November 24, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Politics City Council amended Seattle’s $7.8B budget. Here’s what’s changing The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses. by Josh Cohen / November 20, 2023
Politics A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee. by Josh Cohen / November 15, 2023
Politics Poll: Washingtonians worried, anxious about the 2024 election The presidential race is still a year away, but the latest Crosscut/Elway poll shows voters are already dreading a rematch between Biden and Trump. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 15, 2023
News Podcast | Washington voters dissatisfied with U.S. political system Joseph O’Sullivan breaks down what poll respondents had to say about the upcoming presidential election — and almost no one is excited. by Maleeha Syed / November 15, 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