News Abused in foster care, convicted of murder and a complex story of second chances Arthur Longworth became a model of redemption. Despite earning policy and legal support, it was still incredibly difficult to get him out of prison. by Claudia Rowe / April 20, 2022
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 Seattle Public Schools’ delta dysfunction Without a more nimble approach to COVID contingencies, WA's largest school district risks losing vital state funding — and parent trust. by Claudia Rowe / September 15, 2021
Opinion In WA, incarcerated students are ‘left behind and left out’ Echo Glen School is still one of the worst performing schools in the state. We’re not doing enough to change that. by Claudia Rowe / August 23, 2021
Opinion WA is not abolishing foster care, but it may be moving that way Poor outcomes and disproportionate impacts on kids of color have propelled a once-fringe idea into the mainstream in Washington state. by Claudia Rowe / July 8, 2021
News NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning Gov. Jay Inslee's decision to veto a tribal consultation portion of the Climate Commitment Act has stirred up conversation among tribal leaders. by Manola Secaira / June 29, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How Native doulas bring a sense of home to their clients Seattle can be a lonely place, so Native doulas work to make their clients feel like family. by Manola Secaira / June 15, 2021
News Why care for Native homeless populations in Seattle looks different Leaders of Native-led organizations focusing on homelessness have critiqued recent funding directives from the city. by Manola Secaira / June 14, 2021