Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
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
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
Crosscut's executive director says goodbye Crosscut Executive Director Tamara Power-Drutis (right) with Editor-in-chief Greg Hansom and Clifford the Big Red Dog. by Tamara Power-Drutis / March 20, 2017
Tech Seattle's female business leaders dole out mentorship advice Martina Welke, founder and CEO of Zealyst. by Tamara Power-Drutis / March 7, 2013
Thank you for a record-breaking Spring Member Drive! This is what grateful looks like. Crosscut staffers (left to right) Kate Harloe (kneeling), Sherry Larsen-Holmes, Alyssa Campbell, Tamara Power-Drutis, Marissa Brent-Tookey, Joe Copeland, Mary Bruno... by Tamara Power-Drutis / April 20, 2015
What missing our fundraising target means Help us continue the in-depth coverage. by Tamara Power-Drutis / April 1, 2015