The plastic structures are made by Everett-based Pallet Shelter and used in several Seattle-area villages.

The state Public Works Board is considering changes after private internet companies successfully objected to local government initiatives.

Students have had to weigh isolation from family against financial pressures and visa complications.

Politics were not a factor in refusing federal money, officials from the cities say.

After clashes over Skagit River dams and fish passages, the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe is legally pushing for the fish's 'right to flourish.'

Sen. Manka Dhingra has called for a joint session to address the practice, which splits up families and costs taxpayers millions.

As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision.

The Valley Mall in Union Gap is celebrating its 50^th anniversary. Here's its secret to success.

Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice.

A new law allows Sound Transit to run city-specific ballot measures that would fund faster project delivery, expanded service or better infrastructure.

The Washington county's public utility district is taking advantage of federal dollars and a new state law to deliver broadband internet straight to its residents.

The messages show the degree of the Legislature's involvement in redrawing political districts — a process handled by a bipartisan commission.

Juarez shares her history of advocacy, hopes for collective healing and conviction that Indigenous people must have a seat at the table.

Russia's invasion has led some Washington residents to question their relationships with loved ones who don't hold the Kremlin culpable. 

JustCARE's funding will run out in June. The Seattle City Council could spend $10 million annually to keep the program going.