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 Eastside Pathways tackles education reform in Bellevue Eastside Pathways engineered a successful campaign to boost third-grade reading levels. by Celina Karevia / September 14, 2014
Politics Bellevue and its new mayor: An era of calm and regional influence? Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, right, and Kevin Wallace, deputy mayor, after they were selected to the positions. by Celina Karevia / April 8, 2014
Politics Bellevue College's growth boom: Too big for its britches? With plans for a major campus expansion, the college has its sights set high. Not everyone is on board. by Celina Karevia / March 31, 2014
Politics Bellevue elections: A city at a turning point Bellevue at night by Celina Karevia / October 16, 2013
Politics Fostering Resilience Childhood trauma is toxic, but the damage is reversible. by Claudia Rowe / July 23, 2013
