Investigations WA unions wary of proposed Kroger/Albertsons supermarket merger Workers fear that the move — which would be the nation’s largest-ever grocer consolidation — could undermine bargaining or close current locations. by Kevin Teeter / January 12, 2024
Politics Washington Legislature aims to regulate AI — but treads cautiously ‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’ by John Stang / January 12, 2024 / Updated 12:30 p.m.
Nick on the Rocks Mount Baker Volcano Mount Baker’s glaciers unveil the secrets of three ancient volcanoes over millennia. Special thanks to Central Washington University as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks. January 12, 2024
Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024
News Crosscut Now: Gov. Inslee on future of WA, last year in office Paris Jackson sat down with Jay Inslee ahead of legislative session to chat about the environment, policing and more. by Paris Jackson / January 11, 2024
Crosscut Now Gov. Inslee on future of WA, last year in office Paris Jackson sat down with Jay Inslee ahead of legislative session to chat about the environment, policing and more. January 11, 2024
Politics Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren? by Paris Jackson / January 10, 2024
Politics The Washington Legislature kicks off. Here’s what to watch. Lawmakers are expected to focus the 2024 session on behavioral health, housing and homelessness, the environment, public safety and transportation. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 8, 2024
Politics Poll: Washington voters want to spend more — while cutting taxes But Republicans and Democrats differ on where the money should go during the 2024 legislative session, according to a recent Crosscut/Elway poll. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 4, 2024
News Crosscut Now: Rural Washington is still in the digital dark Last year, we spoke to Grays Harbor County residents without affordable internet access. Has anything changed? by Paris Jackson / January 4, 2024