News What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure? Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / November 29, 2024
Politics Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / October 15, 2024
Politics Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / February 2, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics Remembering Mandela Bill Gates Sr., Nelson Mandela and Jimmy Carter at Zola Clinic in Soweto, South Africa (March 7, 2002) by Greg Shaw / November 29, 2013
Politics Downward deficit: How Patty Murray will negotiate the next budget crisis Sen. Patty Murray during a 2012 speech by Greg Shaw / October 18, 2013
Politics Misfire: the NRA's poorly aimed marketing campaign The NRA is wooing hunters in Washington State. by Greg Shaw / October 10, 2013
Equity Introducing the Crosscut Courage Awards Crosscut's first annual "Courage Awards" will honor Northwest leaders from the worlds of business, culture and public service. Join us in celebrating - and nominating - the people among us who don't... by Greg Shaw / June 25, 2013
Politics The Public Publisher: A letter from Olympia Wednesday's Republican legislative media availability at the State Capitol in Olympia by Greg Shaw / February 27, 2013
Politics Secret White House recordings from MLK's 'I Have a Dream' summer A teenage suicide attempt foretold dark moods to come. Did it also lead to greatness? by Greg Shaw / January 20, 2013