Politics Groups denounce selection of Joe Fain to redistricting commission The former Washington state senator lost reelection in 2018 after being accused of rape. by Melissa Santos / February 10, 2021
Crosscut Now Feb. 9, 2021 - WA schools struggle with reopening With vaccine questions looming, WA schools struggle with reopening. Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools show why reopening won’t be easy, even as vaccine rollout continues. February 9, 2021
Politics Pete Holmes to seek fourth term as Seattle City Attorney The city’s longest-tenured elected official will face questions about the city’s approach to criminal justice. by David Kroman / February 9, 2021
Equity Left on their own in the PNW, immigrant youth fight ICE together They may have different backgrounds, but they’re sticking with each other to form a ‘super familia’ and help others like them. by Lilly Fowler / February 8, 2021
Equity Solos en el PNW, jóvenes inmigrantes se organizan para luchar contra ICE Aunque son de distintos países y orígenes, se mantienen unidos para formar una "Superfamilia" y ayudar a otros como ellos. by Lilly Fowler / February 8, 2021
News WA scrambles to avoid mass evictions as moratorium nears end Tenants and landlords both favor more rent assistance, but some want lawmakers to go further. by David Kroman / February 5, 2021
News Billy Frank Jr. could replace Washington’s statue of Marcus Whitman Efforts to take down the missionary’s statue have resurfaced this year with a proposal to replace it with the renowned Nisqually activist. by Manola Secaira / February 5, 2021
News Washington could become the second state to decriminalize drugs An Oregon law decriminalizing drug possession took effect this week. Some think Washington state should follow suit. by Melissa Santos / February 4, 2021 / 5:01 p.m. February 4, 2021
News Washington ax-throwing venues want to be able to serve alcohol While ax-throwing bars are showing up in urban areas across the country, they’re not permitted to serve alcohol everywhere. by Nate Sanford / February 4, 2021
News With vaccine questions looming, WA schools struggle with reopening Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools show why reopening won’t be easy, even as vaccine rollout continues. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 3, 2021
News Council President Lorena González is running for mayor The two-term city council member's decision will leave an open seat on the council. by David Kroman / February 3, 2021
News Washingtonians weigh in on Biden’s immigration agenda DACA, the banning of private prisons and changes to ICE enforcement are among the issues that could have a big impact in the state. by Lilly Fowler / February 2, 2021 / Updated 5:47 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 2
Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics Juneteenth could become a Washington state holiday June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday. by Hannah Krieg / January 29, 2021
News How a patchwork system is trying to vaccinate Seattle’s vulnerable Mobile teams are working to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to those who might struggle to get an appointment. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / January 29, 2021
