Politics Can Washington bridge its political divide? Some want to try Already dreading the 2024 election atmosphere, a bipartisan group of community leaders and politicians are working to “disagree better.” by Joseph O’Sullivan / December 7, 2023
News Crosscut Now: WA eviction filings double after pandemic aid ends Plus, grocery costs spike in the Pacific Northwest and an Indigenous youth arts organization finds a home at King Street Station. by Paris Jackson / December 7, 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
News Crosscut Now: WA records highest workplace fatalities since 2010 Reporter Lizz Giordano discusses the legal fallout from a construction death. Plus, a look at state ballot rejections and new art spaces in Seattle. by Paris Jackson / November 30, 2023
News Crosscut Now: WA voters give U.S. political system a D average Plus, pro-Palestine supporters blocked a ship in the Port of Tacoma and Rainier Beach’s Black-led organizations battle gentrification. by Paris Jackson / November 16, 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
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 9, 2023
News Crosscut Now: Babies in prison? A WA program for pregnant inmates Plus, favorable weather improves state apple volumes in 2023 and a new UW study illustrates the danger of fentanyl exposure on public transit. by Paris Jackson / November 9, 2023
Politics New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison The state’s prison nursery is one of only a few in the country intended to support incarcerated mothers amid a simmering debate on crime and drug use. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 8, 2023
News Pro-Palestinian protestors block Port of Tacoma military ship Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Monday to delay a cargo boat believed to contain weapons bound for Israel. by Joseph O’Sullivan / November 6, 2023