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
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
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.
Inside Crosscut What to expect from our new Crosscut Reports podcast Host Sara Bernard teams up with Crosscut reporters to dive deeper into the stories that shape Washington. by Mark Baumgarten / September 6, 2022
News WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care The state has renewed efforts to keep kids released from foster care and detention centers from becoming homeless. by Joy Borkholder Youth Today / August 22, 2022
Culture Podcast | What death can teach us about consciousness Science can't fully explain what life is. Three experts try anyway in a conversation about life, death and our desire to push back the expiration date. by Mark Baumgarten / August 15, 2022