Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 1-8 Soft sculptures at MoM, jazzy paintings in Pioneer Square and ghosts en pointe at Pacific Northwest Ballet. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2023
Politics Washington's new capital gains tax goes before state Supreme Court The case is part of a century-old struggle to make the state's tax system more progressive. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 26, 2023 / updated at 12:49 p.m. on Jan. 27
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 25-31 Up-and-coming Seattle bands, Temptations: the musical and the PNW's first-ever disability-focused comedy festival. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Brangien Davis & Misha Berson / January 25, 2023
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Jan. 18-25 Abstract art at NAAM, local psych-rock at Neumos and Roombas roaming Method Gallery. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / January 18, 2023
Politics WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 17, 2023
Politics Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.' by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 12, 2023
Politics Q&A: Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks housing, guns, climate As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, Inslee is pushing an ambitious housing package and a prohibition on semiautomatic rifles. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 10, 2023
Politics Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 9, 2023
Politics What WA voters want to see from the 2023 legislative session State residents say the cost of living and housing are big issues as lawmakers draft a new budget, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 5, 2023
Politics In 2023, WA lawmakers will decide the legal future of drug possession Two years after the WA Supreme Court struck down the state's felony possession law in the Blake decision, the Legislature is reconsidering drug laws. by Joseph O’Sullivan / January 3, 2023