Politics
Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections
Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts.
Joseph O’Sullivan
Joseph O’Sullivan is Crosscut’s former state politics reporter. Before joining Crosscut in 2022, O’Sullivan spent nearly eight years as Olympia bureau reporter for The Seattle Times. Before that, he c
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National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools
Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm.
Washington Legislature
WA Legislature special session on drug law begins Tuesday
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday will convene a special session intended to reach a compromise on how the state should
Washington Legislature
WA Legislature special session on drug law begins Tuesday
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday will convene a special session intended to reach a compromise on how the state should
Politics
Inslee, Gregoire endorse Bob Ferguson for Washington governor
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, King County Executive Dow Constantine and former Gov. Chris Gregoire have endorsed Bob Ferguson for governor