News Ways to fix the child care system in Washington state Federal and state programs continue to push for more funds to support families and child care by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 18, 2022
News Why child care in the U.S. lags behind much of the world Ideological differences make more of a difference than financial resources in keeping U.S. child care behind. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 5, 2022
News Measuring the toll of a broken child care system Almost half the workforce can't leave the house with kids at home and few feasible options. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 22, 2021
News The real costs of child care in America In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 9, 2021
Politics Investigation finds Latino ballots in WA more likely to be rejected Latino signatures are more likely to be questioned and less likely to be fixed during Washington state elections. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / February 15, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 15
Politics Best of 2009: Island Girl: A rocky landing in Washington Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / December 24, 2009
Culture Public schools and why we leave Graduation, Bainbridge High School, June 2007. by Ann Bauer / December 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Politics Island Girl: I can see why that cop jumped to conclusions Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 25, 2009
