News The newest Washington mask mandate: What you need to know Washingtonians need to mask up inside again as of Monday, Aug. 23, even if they are fully vaccinated. by Melissa Santos / August 23, 2021
Politics Despite credibility issues, WA cops find police jobs elsewhere Prosecutors must flag officers who have known incidents of dishonesty or other misconduct. A Crosscut investigation found at least 22 officers with such issues still found new jobs at other agencies. by Melissa Santos / August 10, 2021
News WA state employees must get vaccinated or risk getting fired Gov. Jay Inslee says about 60,000 state employees will be required to be vaccinated, even if they're still working from home. by Melissa Santos / August 9, 2021 / Updated at 5:53 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 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
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
Politics New suicide prevention hotline aims to divert callers from police Starting in mid-2022, people will be able to dial 988 instead of 911 to access different types of services in a mental health crisis. by Melissa Santos / July 8, 2021
Politics That voting-rights bill Congress rejected? Most of it is WA law With mail-in voting and same-day voter registration “we really are ahead of the curve,” one state lawmaker says. by Melissa Santos / June 28, 2021