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
Opinion Washington now recognizes Juneteenth, but there’s more to the story The history behind the holiday is long and troubling, with echoes that persist today. by Clyde W. Ford / April 19, 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Environment Outdated sewage treatment is suffocating fish in Puget Sound Communities around the sound are relying on 100-year-old technology to whisk away waste.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.
Opinion WA legislature takes on systemic racism in insurance rates The modern-day insurance industry was founded on slavery and the slave trade. A Senate bill seeks to right this legacy. by Clyde W. Ford / February 22, 2021
Opinion On human rights, Amazon is at a crossroads The tech industry has a dismal history on labor practices and human rights. Can Amazon take the road less traveled? by Clyde W. Ford / February 8, 2021