News WA woman launches home schools for Afghan girls kept out of class Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society. by Hal Bernton / May 31, 2023
News Courts consider lifting federal oversight of Seattle police The SPD has been under a Department of Justice ‘consent decree’ since 2012 due to excessive use of force. by Josh Cohen / May 30, 2023
Investigations Washington public agencies win $121M to extend rural broadband State administrators overruled or helped mediate telecom objections that have previously disqualified local governments from similar grant awards. by Brandon Block / May 30, 2023
Politics Podcast | Rep. Adam Smith predicts peace negotiations with Russia The Washington congressman said a Ukrainian offensive could beat Moscow’s forces back and have them at the bargaining table by the fall. by Paris Jackson / May 30, 2023
Politics With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor Among those exploring bids for the 2024 election are Bob Ferguson, Hilary Franz, Raul Garcia and Semi Bird. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 26, 2023 / Updated at 11:30 a.m., on July 6
News Housing restrictions are leaving more PNW sex offenders homeless Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 25, 2023
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s at stake in Seattle’s City Council race With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through. by Sara Bernard / May 24, 2023
Politics Podcast | The reforms Eric Holder believes will save democracy The former Attorney General discusses how voting rights laws and Supreme Court term limits could preserve American democracy. by Paris Jackson / May 23, 2023