Politics WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 28, 2024
Politics FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary Ballots for Washington’s presidential primary have been mailed. What you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 27, 2024
News Crosscut Now: The enduring legacy of the Black ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ Reflecting on the 24th Infantry Regiment and its ties to Washington’s Fort Lewis. Also, are there “forever chemicals” in our drinking water? by Paris Jackson / February 29, 2024
News Spokane’s Black community newspaper is making a comeback After a two-year hiatus and the 2022 death of founder Sandy Williams, The Black Lens returns with a new website and a wider circulation. by Mai Hoang / February 27, 2024
News This Seattle clinic provides free vet care for unhoused pet owners Doney Coe Pet Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in SODO this week. by Josh Cohen / March 1, 2024
News For Seattle, Bartell’s has always been more than a drugstore As another location of the century-old pharmacy chain shutters, Pete Nordstrom, John Keister and others reflect on what it means for the city. by Charles R. Cross / February 26, 2024
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29
Politics WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours. by John Stang / March 4, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
Politics Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years. by Josh Cohen / March 5, 2024