News New lockdown ordered as coronavirus cases surge in Washington state New rules will ban indoor gatherings, close restaurants to indoor dining and limit all retail to 25% capacity, including grocery stores. by Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 14, 2020 / Updated 2:33 p.m. December 8
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Inside Cascade PBS What we learned from all kinds of voters this election season The many nuanced ways Washington voters approached the 2020 election. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 3, 2020
News WA COVID-19 rules have changed. What you need to know. Gov. Jay Inslee has moved some areas of the state into Phase 2 of the new reopening plans. We answer your questions here. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 26, 2020 / Updated Feb. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m.
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Politics Urban-suburban political divide is shrinking — at least in King County The Crosscut/Elway Poll found the issue of policing and public safety is an important factor in regional voters’ choice for president this year. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 8, 2020
Politics Culp, Inslee debate WA economy, climate crisis and racial justice The two candidates gave voters a clear choice on the issues and offered up two distinct leadership styles. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 7, 2020
Politics Mayor Durkan talks Seattle police, protests, homelessness and more Mayor Durkan said reimagining public safety is just one part of a bigger evolution the city must make to combat inequities. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 17, 2020
Politics How to vote in Washington: Everything you need to know for 2020 We've added answers to more reader questions, from security envelopes to drop boxes to tracking your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020 / Updated Oct. 19, 2020 at noon