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 Video: State Democratic delegates feel post-Bernie angst Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. by Robert Mak / July 31, 2016
Politics Washington GOP's week of tumult with Trump Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, as the Republican convention concludes by Robert Mak / July 24, 2016
Politics Video: State GOP gathering shows Trump tensions Delegates at the state Republican Party convention. by Robert Mak / May 21, 2016
Politics Video: Key GOP senator defends transportation head's firing Legislators have questions about the toll lanes on I-405. by Robert Mak / February 11, 2016
