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 Metro buses: Pedestrians in a blind spot? A Metro driver goes through an intersection where the light has changed. by Laura Kaufman / September 20, 2015
Culture Metro driver: The dangers and the calming effects of stuffed monkeys Metro Transit driver Dewayne Thomas by Laura Kaufman / August 15, 2013
Politics Fostering Resilience Childhood trauma is toxic, but the damage is reversible. by Claudia Rowe / July 23, 2013
Politics Tales from the bus tunnel Waiting for a Metro 150, which connects Downtown Seattle, Kent and Auburn by Laura Kaufman / April 7, 2013
Politics Can we stop Seattle's film industry talent exodus? 1978 Datsun 280Z with director Colin Trevorrow and actor Mark Duplass by Laura Kaufman / April 11, 2012