Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Inside Crosscut How public records gave us a window into WA police misconduct Being home on maternity leave during last year's Black Lives Matter protests got a reporter thinking about how to look deeper into police misdeeds. by Melissa Santos / April 13, 2021
Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Inside Crosscut Reflecting on Slade Gorton and his era of conservative politics The former U.S. senator stayed fiercely loyal to the GOP, even as he rejected some of the party's more extreme positions. by Melissa Santos / August 25, 2020
Inside Crosscut How Crosscut's Brady List stories impacted WA police accountability In response to our reporting, some prosecutors flagged more cops as having credibility issues. Others fixed gaps in their systems. by Melissa Santos / December 28, 2021
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019