Equity
WA’s new federal judges signify reversal of Trump-era influence
The Senate’s recent confirmation of three federal judges in Washington reveals a deliberate effort to increase diversity in the courts.
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Number of women in state policing remains low
Female officers tend to attract fewer complaints and get better outcomes, research shows.
News
King County repeals bicycle helmet law, citing disparate enforcement
The vote follows a Crosscut story showing it was used primarily to stop homeless people.
Politics
Proposed WA redistricting maps may violate Voting Rights Act
None of the maps proposed by members of the state Redistricting Commission would create a Yakima Valley district where most eligible voters are Latino, a new analysis finds.
Opinion
In Maple Valley hit-and-run case, revenge isn’t the answer
Some want the young teen who killed a man with a car to be tried as an adult. Here's why I think they're wrong.