Opinion Democrats did well in Washington in 2018. They look even stronger in 2020 The most recent Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a widening gulf of support between the two major parties. by H. Stuart Elway / January 10, 2020 / Updated at 5:27 p.m. Jan. 10
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
Opinion Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run? by H. Stuart Elway / October 21, 2019 / Updated at 12:30 p.m.
Equity New program provides personalized support for homeless youth in Tacoma It is seen as an essential part of a countywide push to end youth homelessness by 2022. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / September 30, 2019
News Johnny Ohta's 'there-for-everything' care for Seattle's homeless youth is rare — and he does it on a bike In his 25 years working with kids, Ohta has stuck with them through addiction, recovery and relapses. One of his motivators: his own experiences. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / September 27, 2019
Opinion How Washington state turned blue: Three decades of data explain our partisan shift In the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll, Democrats far outnumber Republicans. It wasn’t always like this. by H. Stuart Elway / August 26, 2019
Equity Can a dedicated team of ‘navigators’ help reduce teen homelessness? Two new programs in King and Snohomish counties take different approaches to catch minors who are falling through the cracks. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / June 25, 2019 / Updated at 8:23 a.m.
Equity Who is responsible for WA’s homeless teens? Often, no one The state offers few resources to support minors who have been kicked out of their homes or who run away. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / May 31, 2019
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
News Report: Washington foster kids abused at out-of-state group home Washington social workers allegedly knew of the abuses, but did not act. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / October 17, 2018