Politics
Lots of talk about the problems of cutting higher education
But will any of the talk protect the state's college students from more Olympia cuts?
Joe Copeland
Joe Copeland is the former senior editor for Crosscut, where he has been an editor since 2010. Before that, he was an editorial writer and columnist for the Seattle P-I and editorial page edi
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Equity
Budget action: Less than three weeks to go and plenty to worry about
If lawmakers and Gov. Chris Gregoire are going to reach a budget agreement that lets the legislative session end on time, the House Democrats' budget is a key step.
Tech
School levy: why the council is going for the full amount
Councilmember Sally Clark says she remains nervous about the request to voters but believes the added financial support is critical.
Politics
Nuclear NW: Power generation remains an issue
Some writers have addressed history. But as they well know, in the Northwest, nuclear issues are never really just about history.
Culture
Hate groups on the upswing
The Northwest has always had its share of racist groups, and the latest Southern Poverty Law Center report identifies 13 in Washington state alone.