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
Opinion Trump calls them suspicious, but WA has counted late ballots for years President Trump and others have decried late-arriving mail ballots as suspicious. In our state, they’re anything but. by Ben Anderstone / October 30, 2020
Opinion 5 things to watch in the 8th District race In the contest between Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi, both parties have reason for hope. by Ben Anderstone / September 11, 2018
Opinion The GOP is having to play defense — even in Washington's deep-red districts In two local congressional districts, Republican incumbents face primary scares. by Ben Anderstone / August 29, 2018
Opinion Overperforming state Republicans due for a dousing Late ballots in the August primary leaned red, but the GOP is still in big trouble. by Ben Anderstone / August 17, 2018
Opinion After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next? A Democratic win in Pennsylvania may spell more trouble for the GOP in trying to hold Dave Reichert’s seat. by Ben Anderstone / March 21, 2018
