Politics Harrell, González will likely compete to be next Seattle mayor In the contest to replace Lorena González on the Seattle City Council, Fremont Brewing founder Sara Nelson and attorney and activist Nikkita Oliver jumped out to a clear lead. by David Kroman / August 3, 2021 / Updated at 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 3
News Fury with Seattle Children’s builds after racism report kept private An investigation sparked by Dr. Ben Danielson's resignation is complete, but the hospital's board has declined to make it public. by David Kroman / August 3, 2021
Politics Primary election to narrow choices for Seattle mayor, city council The first ballots will be counted on Tuesday for races across Washington state. by David Kroman / August 3, 2021
News Lummi Nation reimagines foster care for Indigenous families To reconnect parents and children, the tribe opened a supportive family housing center. by Elizabeth Amon The Imprint / August 2, 2021
News Seattle city attorney election: What’s at stake Incumbent Pete Holmes is gunning for a fourth term, but first must get through challengers from the left and the right. by David Kroman / July 30, 2021
News For international students, pandemic took online learning to extremes Studying from their homes abroad meant dealing with time-zone differences, social isolation and a very strange year. by Kindal Dolph, Hsin-Yu Tsai & Kaitlyn Bonn Crosscut / July 30, 2021
Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
Politics Where do I have to wear a mask in WA? We explain With COVID-19 surging, state, local and federal health officials have issued new masking recommendations for vaccinated people. by Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 28, 2021 / Updated Monday, Aug. 23 at 9:48 a.m.
Politics What new WA police accountability laws do and don’t do Plus, a closer look at some of the concerned statements made by police chiefs and sheriffs. by Melissa Santos / July 28, 2021
News Poll: WA isn’t as optimistic as it was six months ago Pessimism rose despite more residents saying they’re likely to get vaccinated, a new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds. by Melissa Santos / July 27, 2021
Politics Despite law, 20 WA counties don’t offer public-option health plans Now, legislators think they have a fix to bring the public-option law they passed two years ago to every county. by Melissa Santos / July 26, 2021
News Despite WA court ruling, warrants continue for drug possession Gov. Jay Inslee will soon roll out a process for people to have their past charges commuted. by David Kroman / July 22, 2021
News Compromise? It's the question at heart of Seattle council election Three leading candidates take on the meaning of progress as they compete for an open seat. by David Kroman / July 21, 2021
News Want ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s low tax rate? Buy a sports team As he tries to become a winner on the basketball court, the LA Clippers owner has already won in the tax game. by Robert Faturechi & Justin Elliott & Ellis Simani ProPublica / July 19, 2021
Politics New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off. by Melissa Santos / July 16, 2021