News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
Politics WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 28, 2024
Politics FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary Ballots for Washington’s presidential primary have been mailed. What you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 27, 2024
Politics WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / February 15, 2024 / Updated at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 15
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
News Crosscut and Cascade PBS say bye Seattle Center, hello First Hill The nonprofit media organization moves into 316 Broadway — and is looking forward to inviting the community into its new building. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 16, 2024
Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024