politics
WA voters split on handling the pandemic and the economy, poll finds
The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well.
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WA lawmaker barred from Capitol by vaccine rules wants to make bans illegal
Rep. Jim Walsh has filed legislation to ensure legislators can access all parts of the Washington state Capitol, regardless of their vaccination status.
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What you need to know about omicron and COVID in Washington
Don’t panic. Crosscut answers your questions about the latest surge.
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Washington hospitals are struggling to keep ahead of nursing shortages
Nurses say the changes that would make them stay on staff — retention bonuses, compensation to work extra shifts, guaranteed rest breaks — have yet to be meaningfully implemented.
Culture
Year in review: 10 Seattle artworks that exemplify 2021
From NFTs to street art, here’s how artists conveyed last year’s social trends and hot topics.