Politics Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson. by Jaelynn Grisso / November 5, 2024
Politics Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative. by Jaelynn Grisso / July 19, 2024
Equity Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu leads the way by putting others first The Crosscut Courage Award-winning judge seeks justice for all. by Sheila Cain / September 30, 2019
Equity Justice for children fuels this former judge Crosscut Courage Award winner Bobbe Bridge has spent a lifetime advocating for youth. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2019
Equity Introducing the 2019 Courage Award winners Meet the six disrupters stepping up, speaking out and making a difference. by Sheila Cain / September 2, 2019
Politics The man who once chased the far-right out of the GOP Former Washington Gov. Dan Evans helped purge the John Birch Society from the Republican party in the 1960s. by Sheila Cain / September 24, 2018
Politics Tim Burgess believes the children are our future The former mayor and City Council member has done many things, but his lasting legacy may be paving Seattle's path toward universal preschool. by Sheila Cain / September 10, 2018
Politics How one friendship changed the way Washington treats addiction Health care professionals said her best friend would die. Lauren Davis wasn’t buying it. A remarkable story ensued. by Sheila Cain / August 20, 2018
Politics Meet the winners of the 2018 Courage Awards Each year, Crosscut honors a handful of locals who have shown extraordinary grit and leadership. by Sheila Cain / August 13, 2018
