Politics The high school students behind the bill to end WA's 'pink tax' Razors, deodorant and shampoo cost more when marketed toward women. Now, six Kirkland students are turning to Olympia to help end gendered pricing. by Taija PerryCook / January 24, 2023 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25.
News Two Seattle Asian American community newspapers go out of print After four decades, publisher Assunta Ng decided to move Northwest Asian Weekly completely online and shut down the Seattle Chinese Post altogether. by Maleeha Syed / January 23, 2023
News A proposed WA law requires clergy to report child abuse, neglect Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 23, 2023
Investigations Can a $42B internet expansion plan close WA's digital divide? After billions in telecom subsidies, it may take a new public approach to connect some 'last mile' areas like rural Grays Harbor County to broadband. by Brandon Block / January 19, 2023
Investigations WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog. by Lizz Giordano / January 18, 2023
Crosscut Now: Special Reports Cities of Bridges Grays Harbor's aging bridges provide community identity and maintenance challenges. January 18, 2023
Politics WA Democrats hid messages on Chinese American History Month bill Records obtained by Crosscut show that House lawmakers used 'legislative privilege' to shield emails, memos and text messages from public view. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 17, 2023
News This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen Washington schools working to better integrate special education students with their peers. by Venice Buhain / January 16, 2023 / Updated at 2:14 p.m. on January 19, 2023
Crosscut Now: Special Reports Disconnected in Elma Near Elma, WA students and educators struggle to close the rural digital gap. January 13, 2023
Investigations 'The whole thing is broken': Temp staffing costs strain WA hospitals Amid a retention crisis, rural hospitals turned to pricey travel-nurse agencies with little oversight or transparency. Now they need a way forward. by Joy Borkholder / January 13, 2023
News Cowlitz comedian exposes stereotypes in his Comedy Central series Joey Clift's animated 'Gone Native' videos advance Indigenous representation and education. by Luna Reyna / January 13, 2023
Politics How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023 Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections. by Josh Cohen / January 12, 2023
Politics Some WA lawmakers are sidestepping the state's Public Records Act Despite a 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, legislators are shielding documents by claiming a loophole of 'legislative privilege.' by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 12, 2023
Politics Q&A: Washington Governor Jay Inslee talks housing, guns, climate As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, Inslee is pushing an ambitious housing package and a prohibition on semiautomatic rifles. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 10, 2023
Politics Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more. by Joseph O'Sullivan / January 9, 2023