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 Fostering Resilience Childhood trauma is toxic, but the damage is reversible. by Claudia Rowe / July 23, 2013
Politics Legislature likely to leave some pink slips before holidays Washington State Capitol by Austin Jenkins / December 11, 2011
Politics House D's might 'securitize' to help state budget The controversial idea of borrowing against anticipated state revenues has again reared its head in Olympia. The governor doesn't like it. by Austin Jenkins / March 5, 2011
Politics Gregoire can bring lawmakers to Olympia, but what will they do? Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Austin Jenkins / December 8, 2010
Politics Update: PDC rejects settlement in case involving liberal ousting of conservative Democratic senator Statement hints that primary election results could be overturned. by Austin Jenkins / October 28, 2010
