News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 3 In the final episode of the series, three Washington Republicans react to Donald Trump’s reelection and ponder the future of the state’s GOP. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed / December 18, 2024
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
Politics Podcast | What it’s like raising a baby in a Washington prison Reporters Amanda Snyder and Joseph O'Sullivan share the stories of three moms who live with their babies through the state's prison parenting program. by Sara Bernard / November 8, 2023
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 Podcast | Inside one powerful lobbying group influencing WA laws Politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan details The Association of Washington Cities' sway over the Legislature. by Sara Bernard / June 21, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s at stake in Seattle’s City Council race With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through. by Sara Bernard / May 24, 2023
Politics Podcast | How bills on guns, housing and abortion passed in WA Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session. by Sara Bernard / May 10, 2023
Politics Podcast | What has changed in Washington since the fall of Roe Without federal protection for abortion, the state has become a refuge for those seeking care and a target for political opposition. by Sara Bernard / January 25, 2023