politics
Can gold mining save a fading Washington town?
For the Eastern Washington town of Republic, dreams of revival rest on a new approach to gold mining.
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Opinion
Arguments for and against I-1634’s controls on food and beverage taxes
Crosscut solicited articles of 600 to 1,000 words for and against major initiatives and other issues on the November
Growth
Low-income tenants find power in a union
There were the leaks seeping into her bathroom from the upstairs neighbor’s pipes. One broken elevator that took months
Environment
Poll: Nation's first carbon fee leading among voters
An attempt to curb polluters has a better chance than past efforts, despite big-money foes.
Environment
Recycling Washington’s ghost ships could turn trash into treasure
When a ship owner’s dreams die, the vessel may end up as a pollution source. DNR wants to spur cleanups and rural jobs.