Politics WA lawmakers look to keep families together in foster care reform The legislation emerged from meetings of parents, agencies, advocates and others seeking to turn ‘foster care on its head.’ by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity Head trauma, painful restraints: WA foster kids face abuse out of state The state removed foster kids from an Iowa facility following reports of abuse, but red flags abound at other group homes. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / February 5, 2019
Politics Foster kids trapped as WA system collapses Washington kids are being warehoused in hotels and shipped out of state. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / September 21, 2018
Politics Trump’s gift: ‘He’s knocked some of the smugness out of us’ Three White House alums talk about Trump's rise, what it means for America, and where we go next. by Greg Hanscom / February 11, 2018
Environment Can the Northwest hold the line against climate change? As the the Trump administration rolls back environmental protections, coastal communities form a choke point for fossil fuel exports. by Greg Hanscom / February 10, 2018
Politics 7 tips for talking to people you disagree with Can we all agree that we need to find ways to talk to people on the other side of the political/ ideological divide? Yes? Good. Here are some things to keep in mind. by Greg Hanscom / February 8, 2018
Equity A division on foster care in Olympia Whose voice should count most in legal decisions about the future of kids removed from their homes because of suspected abuse or neglect? by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / January 23, 2018
Politics Rising political star Julián Castro headlines Crosscut Festival Julián Castro, a presidential hopeful for 2020, will speak at Crosscut Festival. by Greg Hanscom / January 3, 2018
