Equity New rules help open WA pot industry to those with criminal records The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system. by Melissa Santos / September 23, 2021
News Washington moves to enforce vaccine mandates, even if workers leave The state’s vaccine mandates are among the most stringent in the nation. Will other states follow? by Alex Brown Stateline / September 23, 2021
Politics Seattle City Council Position 8 race is more competitive than expected While incumbent Teresa Mosqueda went into her reelection bid with little known competition, the primary results changed the race. by Nate Sanford / September 22, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Meet Crosscut’s communities reporter, Maleeha Syed Here's how she is approaching a new beat at Crosscut covering different communities around the state. by Maleeha Syed / September 21, 2021
News Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed. by Levi Pulkkinen The Hechinger Report / September 20, 2021
News King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law The discussion follows reporting from Crosscut and others showing enforcement inequitably targeted people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / September 17, 2021
Politics Bonney Lake council member broke law in his job as a cop, probe finds Terry Carter was suspended by the Pacific Police Department earlier this year after he failed to report suspected child abuse. by Melissa Santos / September 16, 2021
News Young activist candidates try to spur peers to get out and vote Despite a slate of hard-left candidates, younger voters didn’t cast many ballots in August’s primary election. What might change that? by Hannah Krieg / September 16, 2021
Politics Poll shows many Seattle voters undecided, but Harrell leads Homelessness remains a top issue as voters lean toward Harrell for mayor, finds the new Crosscut/Elway Poll. by David Kroman / September 15, 2021
News Can Seattle activists make it as 'career' politicians? Activists found their power in the streets in the summer of 2020. Now they're looking to use it in the halls of power. by Hannah Krieg / September 15, 2021
Politics Young WA progressives eye electoral offices – with reservations A new batch of candidates aim to make an impact without becoming 'career politicians.' by Hannah Krieg / September 14, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How are you navigating public education during a global pandemic? Help Crosscut report the next season of our narrative podcast. by Venice Buhain & Sara Bernard / September 14, 2021
Environment WA lawsuit accuses gold mining company of dragging its feet on cleanup A federal judge allows suit to proceed, as the state says run-off from the mine is seeping into Okanogan water sources. by John Stang / September 14, 2021
News Seattle police intervening in fewer mental health calls, data show Since WA implemented new police use of force laws, SPD officers have sent fewer people in mental health crisis to the hospital. by David Kroman / September 13, 2021
News Washington schools: Masks, reopening and other FAQs We’re taking your questions about school safety and COVID-19 protocols. by Venice Buhain / September 13, 2021