Equity WA relying on hotels, state offices to house foster kids more than ever With nowhere else to go, the state’s most at-risk kids — and their caseworkers — are faced with limited options. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / September 7, 2020
Equity Foster parents say ‘retaliation’ by caseworkers means fewer families to help kids in need Records portray a culture of fear, even as Washington state attempts to respond to a flood of new cases. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / January 15, 2020
Culture City policies on police: Can our elected leaders make the calls? Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess. by Kent Kammerer / March 24, 2011
Equity For some of our homeless, why not managed campgrounds? Seattle's Hooverville, 1932 by Kent Kammerer / September 15, 2009
Equity A new librarian faces tough economic times Susan Hildreth, Seattle's new City Librarian by Kent Kammerer / May 18, 2009
Politics Why isn't the City of Seattle cutting more staff? So far, Mayor Nickels is sparing high-salary administrators and departments with strong unions. The reason: it's easier to cut services than personnel. by Kent Kammerer / May 4, 2009
Culture Hard times. What would Forrest Gump do? A child asleep in a box, Seattle Hooverville, 1933 by Kent Kammerer / April 7, 2009
Politics Memo to city pols: times are tough 'Hammering Man' is a cheerless drudge. by Kent Kammerer / December 21, 2008
Equity Charlie and me Total homeless and unstably housed youth in King County, according to 2014 "Count Us In" survey. by Kent Kammerer / November 26, 2008
