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
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
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 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
Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
Equity Study reveals internet access inequities in Seattle and Portland CenturyLink offers some poorer neighborhoods with more residents of color slower internet for higher prices, an analysis found. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 4, 2023
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