Politics City Council changes the rules on employee background checks City Councilman Bruce Harrell, during an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Tom James / June 10, 2013
Politics Government shutdown? Inslee concedes the possibility Gov. Jay Inslee by Tom James / June 4, 2013
Politics Council vote targets industrial areas for marijuana grow operations Sally Bagshaw by Tom James / May 29, 2013
Politics The Mayor Games: Big transportation needs, little money Patching on a Seattle street. by Tom James / May 7, 2013
Politics Day of song, night of conflict A smoke bomb went off near the convention center. by Tom James / May 1, 2013
Culture Lawmaker's attempt to amend pot initiative goes into uncharted waters Medical marijuana hanging to dry by Tom James / March 20, 2013
Politics Liquor shoplifting: Did initiative create a problem? Rep. Chris Hurst by Tom James / March 19, 2013
Politics Olympia waits to hear its financial fate A major financial report will give lawmakers a reality check. And it could open the door for serious budget talks. by Tom James / March 17, 2013
Politics Olympia week in photos The tension rose as a critical deadline for bills came. And it went without action on universal background checks during gun sales, despite a high-profile effort by Gov. Jay Inslee. by Tom James / March 14, 2013
Politics Background check gun bill dies by 1,000 cuts Zack Hudgins, Sam Hunt, Larry Springer, Jamie Pedersen by Tom James / March 13, 2013
