Inside Cascade PBS Why we poll: To better understand our community After the latest Crosscut/Elway election poll, some want to know why the results don’t align with what they’re seeing on social media. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2020
Opinion Seattle police respond too slowly. A 50% cut will make it worse Let's transform the Seattle Police Department by addressing both racial injustice and the enduring need for fair and effective policing. by Tim Burgess / July 23, 2020
News Poll: Most Washington voters want to pause reopening economy The latest Crosscut/Elway poll found 72% of Democrats and 23% of Republicans are worried about the state’s reopening. Some want to reimpose restrictions. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 21, 2020
Opinion We must reform our police. Here’s how We need more intentional policing, better discipline, a state investigatory agency and training that acknowledges the nuance of these times. by Tim Burgess & Bernard Melekian / June 23, 2020
News Nope. Still not in Phase 2: What you need to know about Phase 1.5 Some counties have salons and restaurants opening, while others are still waiting. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 29, 2020 / Updated: June 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Opinion $100B a month would be a small price to pay to save the economy Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s Paycheck Guarantee Act would preserve jobs and prevent long-term economic collapse. by Tim Burgess & Gladys Gillis & Jon Scholes / May 18, 2020
News How to follow King County’s new face mask order Seattle and King County are strongly encouraging people to wear masks in grocery stores and other public spaces to help stop COVID-19 transmission. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 11, 2020
Politics Poll: Most WA voters wary of reopening economy too soon A new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds 76% of voters believe the pandemic restrictions are working, and 61% are concerned about lifting them too soon. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 24, 2020
Politics Washington’s successful vote-by-mail system wasn’t built overnight Many states are looking for guidance on conducting their own 2020 elections by mail, but Washington state officials warn it won’t be easy. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 15, 2020
News Racial disparities not apparent — yet — in WA coronavirus deaths Preliminary data shows deaths reflect state demographics, but experts say it may be too early to tell. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / April 13, 2020