Politics Bob Ferguson talks challenges ahead as Washington’s next governor The former attorney general says his priorities are the budget shortfall, the high cost of living and improving government efficiency. by Paris Jackson / January 15, 2025
Politics Jay Inslee reflects on 12 years as Washington governor In an interview with Cascade PBS, one of the state’s few three-term governors looks back on climate change efforts, the pandemic and homelessness. by Paris Jackson / January 14, 2025
Politics Mayor Bruce Harrell talks SCOTUS homelessness case and SPD culture In a Cascade PBS interview, Seattle’s mayor shares how his background shapes his work, from his stance on public safety to his hope for an NBA return. by Paris Jackson / May 8, 2024
Politics Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee talks policing, housing and his final year In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren? by Paris Jackson / January 10, 2024
Politics Podcast | Andrew Yang on the origins and aims of the Forward Party The former presidential candidate believes he knows what is wrong with American politics and shares why his new party is a solution. by Paris Jackson / June 22, 2023
Politics Podcast | Can Republicans regain trust with voters? Former Congressman Will Hurd's reboot formula includes stopping election denial and making effort to appeal to skeptical party members. by Paris Jackson / June 20, 2023
Politics Podcast | Rep. Adam Smith predicts peace negotiations with Russia The Washington congressman said a Ukrainian offensive could beat Moscow’s forces back and have them at the bargaining table by the fall. by Paris Jackson / May 30, 2023
Politics Podcast | The reforms Eric Holder believes will save democracy The former Attorney General discusses how voting rights laws and Supreme Court term limits could preserve American democracy. by Paris Jackson / May 23, 2023
Opinion What Crosscut missed in its early coverage of Washington's attorney general race First impressions are important to voters. Reporting on Lorena González's announcement could have painted a fuller picture of her qualifications. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 30, 2019 / Updated at 9:10 AM Aug. 30, 2019
Opinion This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help. by Kiana Scott & Tamara Power-Drutis / August 14, 2019