Politics Dashed hopes for Democrats: State Senate stays Republican Transfer of power: With Sen. Rodney Tom, left, leaving the Legislature, Republican Sen. Mark Schoesler could take over the position of Majority Leader. by John Stang / November 4, 2014
Politics Seattle voters trade higher taxes for better bus service For now at least, buses are the workhorses of Seattle's public transit system. by Bill Lucia / November 4, 2014
Politics The eternal sunshine of Seattle progressivism It just might be enough to carry local liberals through the long, dark national winter of a GOP-controlled Congress. by Knute Berger / November 4, 2014
Politics Pam Roach is surviving a tough challenge from a fellow Republican Pam Roach by John Stang / November 4, 2014
Politics City-sponsored Prop. 1B wins pre-K battle The city-endorsed Proposition 1B wins the battle over pre-K funding. by David Kroman / November 4, 2014
Politics Voters back new controls on gun sales Supporters celebrate Initiative 594's passage. by Taylor Winkel / November 4, 2014
Live Blog: Tracking the votes on the Legislature, guns, schools and buses. Drop-off voting by Crosscut contributors / November 4, 2014
Politics Election 2014: Ready for what comes next? Exercising the franchise in Magnuson Park. by Knute Berger / November 1, 2014
Politics Election 2014: What to expect when the smoke clears Drop-off voting by Chris Vance / October 30, 2014
Politics Transportation Prop 1 will let Seattle add bus service for first time since '07 Rush hour in Downtown Seattle by Rob Johnson / October 30, 2014
Culture E. Washington's 15th District: Where Hispanic voters may make a difference -- someday Gabriel Munoz by John Stang / October 29, 2014
Election 2014: Guns, buses, kids and control of Olympia Turnout is expected to be meh, but what's at stake is anything but. by Crosscut contributors / October 28, 2014
Tech A different voters guide: Reading is just the start A place to exercise the franchise in Magnuson Park. by Diane Douglas / October 27, 2014
Politics Democrats' best hope for picking up a Senate seat is on Eastside Sen. Andy Hill's new bill attempts to help the state's homeless and soothe ruffled feathers in Olympia. by John Stang / October 23, 2014
Politics Portrait of a swing district: Pierce County's 28th fits the bill Meet the Key Districts: However the Senate race turns out, the district is one with hot contests between Democrats and Republicans. by Ben Anderstone / October 21, 2014
