Politics
Jay Inslee is running for president. Does he have a shot?
Experts say the Washington governor's chances appear slim right now, but a lot can happen before the 2020 election.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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Politics
Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough
State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data-privacy model. But privacy advocates say Washington's bill is too soft by comparison.
Equity
Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap?
A former Northwest News Network correspondent says a disparity in salaries drove her to quit. Management says it's an issue of geography, not gender.
Politics
Craft distillers say they can’t survive without Olympia’s help
To reach customers, makers of Washington spirits say they need more tasting rooms and fewer serving limits.
Politics
To caucus or not to caucus: Will WA Democrats switch to a presidential primary?
Some party members worry that using caucus meetings to help choose a presidential nominee excludes too many people.