WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money
Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog.
Author: Crosscut.
Can a $42B internet expansion plan close WA's digital divide?
After billions in telecom subsidies, it may take a new public approach to connect some 'last mile' areas like rural Grays Harbor County to broadband.
'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.
How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023
Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections.
Why you should pay attention to the 2023 Washington Legislature
The legislative session kicks off today in Olympia, and state lawmakers have a full agenda: gun regulations, education, big budget questions and more.
What WA voters want to see from the 2023 legislative session
State residents say the cost of living and housing are big issues as lawmakers draft a new budget, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll.
Krampus' holiday frights proved too scary for Leavenworth
After two appearances in the north-central Washington town, the German and Austrian-inspired Krampus Seattle took its show to Bremerton and beyond.
Refugees in Central Washington are making new holiday traditions
Families from Ukraine and Afghanistan celebrate the season with communities they have found in Wenatchee.
Praying coach set to return to Bremerton school after SCOTUS win
Joe Kennedy expects to return for the 2023 season — but the prayer case's impact could go far beyond the high school football field.
WA's missing Indigenous persons alert system saw a strong start
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
Hanford considers a quicker way to clean up radioactive waste
Decades, and millions of dollars, could be saved with a new approach involving cement instead of glass.
Stipend for WA homeless-service workers has provided $10.7M so far
More than 11,000 people have applied to the program, which aims to address turnover. Funding long-term pay increases could prove more challenging.
What to know about Washington state's ‘tripledemic’
Should I be wearing a mask? How can I get a booster shot? We're answering your questions about COVID, RSV and the flu.
Coach Mike Leach created a legacy with WSU football
The iconoclastic leader, who coached the Cougars from 2011 to 2019, was a colorful character still remembered by fans and journalists for his impact.
Three WA watchdog prison reports remain unreleased to the public
Gov. Inslee said he'd find answers on the documents, which were shelved by a senior adviser he appointed last year to lead the prison ombuds agency.
WA state's proposed $70B budget focuses on housing, homelessness
Gov. Jay Inslee's two-year blueprint includes adding 2,200 units of housing, with money for another 5,300 units to be approved by voters.
WA Supreme Court to rule on Value Village lawsuit after 5 years
The attorney general’s office argued that the for-profit thrift store deceived customers by misrepresenting its charitable support.
Why can't WA rail workers use state sick leave?
The answer comes down to an 86-year-old federal law.
Yet again, turnout was lowest among WA's young voters. Why?
Less than 40% of people aged 18-24 voted in the 2022 midterm election. Some say it's because of disempowerment rather than apathy.
Inslee, Ferguson join efforts to ban semiautomatic rifles in WA
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility's policy agenda for the upcoming legislative session also includes a permit-to-purchase law.
Shelved since 2018, this WA gun law may finally be implemented soon
State officials have decided to push forward a voter-approved measure requiring annual background checks of pistol and semiautomatic rifle owners.
Gov. Inslee plans to ban gas-powered cars by 2035. Is it doable?
For Washington state drivers to fully embrace electric vehicles, they'll need more places to charge them.
WA's state budget forecast grew $762M despite recession worries
State lawmakers use the projections to parse funds for schools, prisons, parks and social services. But will the economic dip affect their blueprint?
‘I don't want to die at school’: Ingraham shooting prompts protest
After the tragedy at Ingraham High School, thousands of students across Seattle rallied for mental health support and stricter gun control measures.
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