Politics WA capital gains tax ruled unconstitutional by trial judge Lawyers for the state are expected to appeal the ruling, which will likely be decided by state Supreme Court. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Let's reintroduce you to our newest city reporter Josh Cohen is back at Crosscut and ready to dig into city politics, government, housing and more. by Josh Cohen / March 1, 2022
Politics WA indoor mask mandate to lift March 12 in light of CDC guidance Mask requirements in Oregon and California will also be relaxed that day. by Melissa Santos / February 28, 2022
News WA abortion clinics are preparing for Roe v. Wade to be overturned Patients already routinely travel into the state for abortion care. Clinics expect those numbers to grow. by Megan Burbank / February 28, 2022 / Updated May 3 at 11:40 a.m.
News Chehalis tribes opened the country's first distillery on reservation land After repealing a racist 1834 law, the tribes opened Talking Cedar in 2020 and will begin distilling their own spirits next week. by Luna Reyna / February 25, 2022
Politics WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now? A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2022
Politics Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA 'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.' by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2022
News Kshama Sawant says failed recall attempt emboldened her The city council member said she expects the uphill climb to continue on policies like taxing corporations for housing revenue. by Mai Hoang / February 17, 2022
Politics Washington state mask mandate ends March 21 Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2022 / 12:02 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28
Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
Politics Rural WA wants in on state highway, health and housing dollars Here's what leaders in rural cities and counties want from federal recovery funds and what they're asking state legislators to prioritize this session. by Jacob Jones / February 17, 2022 / Updated at 8:50 a.m. on Feb. 17
Politics WA lawmakers consider cutting red tape on tiny-home construction Sen. Joe Nguyen's bill would exempt some homeless shelters from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
News Residents push to improve 'desolate' Mount Baker transit station In the wake of shootings and break-ins, community members hope an investment in arts brings back foot traffic to improve safety. by Josh Cohen / February 16, 2022
News Chief Seattle Club housing project rooted in Indigenous culture The organization is opening 80 units in Pioneer Square to provide housing for previously unhoused residents, most of whom are Native. by Luna Reyna / February 16, 2022
News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022