Opinion The perils of prediction: Lessons from the Crosscut/Elway Poll For one thing, we need to be clearer with readers about what poll results mean. And don't mean. by Mark Baumgarten / November 21, 2018
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Culture A local cautionary tale for shrinking national monuments Deer at Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park by Lauren Danner / October 2, 2017
Politics In first debate for US Senate, Hutchison jabs, Cantwell parries The Democratic incumbent emerged largely unscathed. So did President Trump. by Mark Baumgarten / October 8, 2018
Opinion Mountain goats, grizzlies belong in North Cascades With so much protected public land, the North Cascades should be a real home for two of its most important wildlife species. by Lauren Danner / October 9, 2018
Opinion Where have the true champions of public lands gone? Today's Congress is undoing the opening of public lands that its predecessors pursued. by Lauren Danner / February 27, 2018
Culture A casual fan’s guide to the Mariners’ playoff run Seattle has advanced to take on the Houston Astros in the ALDS. If you're a baseball rookie, here's all you need to know. by Mark Baumgarten / October 7, 2022 / Updated Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
Investigations 'The whole thing is broken': Temp staffing costs strain WA hospitals Amid a retention crisis, rural hospitals turned to pricey travel-nurse agencies with little oversight or transparency. Now they need a way forward. by Joy Borkholder / January 13, 2023
News Kirkland hospital uses COVID aid to trigger $1.9M in admin bonuses In a legal gray area, EvergreenHealth commissioners approved including pandemic relief funds in the hospital's financial performance. by Joy Borkholder / November 22, 2022
Inside Crosscut How partnerships make our journalism better We work with outlets like InvestigateWest and Youth Today to bring more stories to more of you. by Mark Baumgarten / February 15, 2022 / Updated at 9:20 a.m.