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WA woman launches home schools for Afghan girls kept out of class
Marnie Gustavson of Port Orchard has led a Kabul-based organization for 16 years, helping those on the margins of Afghanistan society.
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The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election
In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness.
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How Seattle Police put bikes at the forefront of protest clashes
Local bike cops drove a national evolution toward forceful crowd tactics — and made money doing it.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is losing the trust of WA voters, poll says
Along with court reform, Crosscut/Elway Poll respondents voiced their stance on affirmative action and transgender participation in school sports.
Investigations
The WA ‘strike force’ chasing millions in COVID-19 relief fraud
From a Spokane T-shirt scheme to a Nigerian unemployment scam, federal prosecutors are grappling with how to prioritize cases amid limited resources.