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
Politics How big a makeover does WA redistricting need? The process the state uses to redraw its political districts could get more transparent. But some say bigger changes are needed. by Melissa Santos / February 9, 2022
Politics New WA police accountability laws likely to see change Tweaks aim to address police claims that the new laws were confusing, but families of police shooting victims say changes would roll back reforms. by Melissa Santos / February 7, 2022
Politics Paths to build more duplexes gain traction in WA Legislature In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow. by Melissa Santos / February 2, 2022
News Transit users 18 and younger ride free under new WA program Kids in Washington soon won’t have to pay to use public buses and trains across the state in a new $3 billion transit plan. by Melissa Santos / April 28, 2022
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 WA prosecutors who withhold evidence rarely face discipline Legally and ethically, prosecutors are required to turn over evidence — even when it could hurt their case. Those who don’t, however, face few consequences. by Melissa Santos / April 19, 2022
Politics New laws aim to keep people from losing their homes in Washington Help for renters and homeowners is on the way as the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire June 30. by Melissa Santos / May 18, 2021
Politics Two bills aim to expand public broadband in WA, but there’s a hitch ‘It’s such drama, I’m telling you. I’ve never been in this situation before,’ one lawmaker says. by Melissa Santos / May 17, 2021
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