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A law Lorena González devised now benefits her Seattle mayoral campaign

Something’s not right about a situation where out-of-state unions can influence local elections, but Seattle-based Amazon can't.

Joni Balter

/ September 22, 2021

Opinion

In Seattle mayoral race, top contenders must make a case for change

Both Lorena González and Bruce Harrell come with City Hall baggage.

Joni Balter

/ July 27, 2021

Opinion

How Compassion Seattle could shape the mayoral race

The authors of the homelessness initiative have pulled a page from the Tim Eyman playbook, using a hot-button issue that could drive turnout and force candidates to take a stand.

Joni Balter

/ May 24, 2021

Opinion

Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19

As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center.

Joe Copeland

/ March 4, 2020

Politics

Meet Manola Secaira, our first Emerging Journalist Fellow

Crosscut and KCTS 9's new program will serve as a launching pad for our region's most promising early-career journalists.

Joe Copeland

/ August 7, 2018

On the day Mayor Ed Murray announced his resignation, his spokesperson Benton Strong glared at a Crosscut photographer

Opinion

Durkan cleans up the toxic mess Murray left behind

Ed Murray left a worse trail of HR problems than we realized. Is Jenny Durkan better at cleaning up than expected?

Joe Copeland

/ April 25, 2018

Equity

Best of 2017: The city that solved homelessness

Construction is everywhere. The economy is booming. And yet Seattle’s homeless problem continues to grow. If we can’t even make progress in good times, the odds would seem to be against real solutions...