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
Environment Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 17, 2022
Environment How climate change stresses sewer systems in King County Storm-related sewage spills dump about 93 million gallons of chemical discharge a year into Puget Sound. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 3, 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
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 WA still holds teens in solitary confinement — and worse, suit says A lawsuit claims three teenagers were handcuffed while in isolation, violating the state’s own policies and raising profound moral questions. by Claudia Rowe / April 22, 2021
Inside Crosscut Columnist Claudia Rowe on neutrality and what kids tell us about WA The longtime education reporter explains how decades of covering schools shaped the perspective she brings to her new column. by Claudia Rowe / April 6, 2021
News Washington ax-throwing venues want to be able to serve alcohol While ax-throwing bars are showing up in urban areas across the country, they’re not permitted to serve alcohol everywhere. by Nate Sanford / February 4, 2021
Opinion With many WA students lacking internet, remote learning falls short Students are falling behind in school because of connectivity issues. That could have massive consequences for the economy. by Claudia Rowe / February 24, 2021
Opinion Washington high court charts less punitive path on juvenile justice With the Monschke decision, the state Supreme Court expanded the definition of youth in murder cases. No other court has done so. by Claudia Rowe / April 1, 2021