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
News State audit says WA police seizures require more transparency Though the report said agencies are complying with the law, they could do better at helping people reclaim seized property and tracking demographic data. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / April 19, 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
Huskies win! (Sorta.) The sun set on Oregon's Rose Bowl plans with a disappointing New Year's Day loss to Ohio State. by Monte Enbysk / January 1, 2010
Culture Crosscut By 2: All over but the runner's high Monte Enbysk runs the 2008 Seattle Marathon in the fog. by Monte Enbysk / November 30, 2009
Culture Seattle Marathon course saves the worst (and hilliest) for last Runners leave downtown during the 2008 Seattle Marathon by Monte Enbysk / November 26, 2009
Culture Four tips for handling marathon week Crosscut By 2: Carbo-loading? Last-minute training? And what about Thanksgiving dinner? How to deal with the Seattle Marathon pre-race jitters. by Monte Enbysk / November 24, 2009
Culture A decade of slow running: My most memorable moments Crosscut By 2: As this year's Seattle Marathon training winds down, our columnist looks back on his 16 marathons and 10 years of serious running. by Monte Enbysk / November 19, 2009