News Snohomish moms dealing with addiction get help to keep their newborns The nonprofit FIRST Clinic works to prevent family separation by pairing parents in addiction recovery with healthcare and legal support. by Allegra Abramo The Imprint / June 15, 2022
Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
News Despite court order, WA foster care system still out of compliance The state has been in violation of a federal injunction numerous times in the 30 days since the agreement was signed. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / August 12, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers look to keep families together in foster care reform The legislation emerged from meetings of parents, agencies, advocates and others seeking to turn ‘foster care on its head.’ by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News How virtual school is straining the mental health of WA students Are the kids all right? Counselors and legislators want to know. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2021 / Updated at 3:25 p.m. on March 5
News With vaccine questions looming, WA schools struggle with reopening Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools show why reopening won’t be easy, even as vaccine rollout continues. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 3, 2021
News What it takes to reopen Washington schools in a pandemic From communication to flexibility, superintendents across the state discuss how their districts safely reopened. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / January 13, 2021 / Jan. 14 10:04 a.m.
Culture Washington-made soaps to wash away 2020 Artisans from Shelton to Bellingham are making beautiful bars to help start the new year with a clean slate. by Brangien Davis & Agueda Pacheco Flores / December 23, 2020
Culture Art Pulse: A Northwest ‘Nutcracker’ with Filipino flair Evergreen City Ballet director Bennyroyce Royon says the snow must go on. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / December 18, 2020 / Updated 10:55 a.m. Dec. 18
Equity How WA youth shelters are handling online learning Shelters in the Puget Sound area work to find answers to help homeless kids keep up in a time of remote learning. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 15, 2020
