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 The NFL missed the whole meaning of protest The Seattle Seahawks management has its own approach: letting go of two of the most outspoken players. by Art Thiel / May 23, 2018
Politics NHL gives Seattle a real shot at a team Does Seattle have an almost-sure shot at a National Hockey League franchise? by Art Thiel / December 7, 2017
Politics Arena fight: Not over till the council says it is Tim Leiweke, CEO of the Oak View Group, center, speaks during a news conference as Seattle Mayor Ed Murray (right) looks on in front of KeyArena. by Art Thiel / June 8, 2017
Politics The future of KeyArena could look like this The state-of-the-art, NBA-ready and NHL-ready redesigned KeyArena as proposed by Seattle Partners. by Art Thiel / April 12, 2017
