Investigations
WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work?
A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises.
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Culture
The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts
From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween.
News
Fair weather yields fruitful 2023 apple harvests in Washington
After a cold and snowy 2022, projections anticipate this year’s crop will be over 134 million 40-pound boxes.
Politics
Mayoral candidates Brown, Woodward imagine different Spokanes
Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety.
Politics
Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot
The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action.