News A foster system paradox: Parents billed for care of their children Studies show charging child support extends family separations and can spur years of debt for parents in poverty. WA is pushing to change the practice. by Claudia Rowe / March 22, 2022
Equity WA officials want to end fees charged to parents for kids' jail time Hundreds of families owe the state a total of $1.1 million in outstanding detention fees, a practice made legal in WA 45 years ago. by Claudia Rowe / February 10, 2022
Opinion In Maple Valley hit-and-run case, revenge isn’t the answer Some want the young teen who killed a man with a car to be tried as an adult. Here's why I think they're wrong. by Claudia Rowe / October 12, 2021 / Updated on Nov. 2, 2021 at 4:06 pm
Opinion Why I’m holding my applause for Washington’s new foster care law It’s laudable that the state law focuses on preventing family separations, but is it enough? by Claudia Rowe / May 11, 2021
Opinion Let’s not squander the chance to reimagine education in Washington state Our state is long overdue for an injection of creative thinking to solve our education woes. by Claudia Rowe / March 18, 2021
Politics Getting to no on growth. To get to yes. Older buildings on Jackson Street in Pioneer Square. A proposed 11-story building at the far end of Jackson was rejected. by Mark Hinshaw / July 22, 2015
Politics Weyerhaeuser's new house Rendering of the new Weyerhaeuser headquarters in Pioneer Square, at the corner of Main and Occidental. by Mark Hinshaw / October 19, 2014
Tech The death of the suburban corporate campus Weyerhasuser current corporate headquarters, a symbol of another time. by Mark Hinshaw / September 1, 2014
Politics Local architect receiving award at White House Johnpaul Jones by Mark Hinshaw / July 24, 2014
Politics Is this really the fastest growing city in America? Are folks reallly moving to Seattle in droves? by Mark Hinshaw / June 3, 2014
