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
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
News Seattle Asian community answers hate with love and support A year into the pandemic, local Asian activists work to protect and help community members fearing for safety and facing economic strain. by Hannah Krieg / April 13, 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
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
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
Environment Outdated sewage treatment is suffocating fish in Puget Sound Communities around the sound are relying on 100-year-old technology to whisk away waste. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / December 7, 2020 / Updated Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.
Politics Juneteenth could become a Washington state holiday June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday. by Hannah Krieg / January 29, 2021
Politics WA Legislature debates cost and value of launching Equity Office Budget writers may find the money for the new office, but questions remain about where it would get its power and authority. by Hannah Krieg / January 25, 2021