News Despite court order, WA foster care system still out of compliance The state has been in violation of a federal injunction numerous times in the 30 days since the agreement was signed. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / August 12, 2021
Equity Who is responsible for WA’s homeless teens? Often, no one The state offers few resources to support minors who have been kicked out of their homes or who run away. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / May 31, 2019
Equity Can a dedicated team of ‘navigators’ help reduce teen homelessness? Two new programs in King and Snohomish counties take different approaches to catch minors who are falling through the cracks. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / June 25, 2019 / Updated at 8:23 a.m.
Equity New program provides personalized support for homeless youth in Tacoma It is seen as an essential part of a countywide push to end youth homelessness by 2022. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / September 30, 2019
News Johnny Ohta's 'there-for-everything' care for Seattle's homeless youth is rare — and he does it on a bike In his 25 years working with kids, Ohta has stuck with them through addiction, recovery and relapses. One of his motivators: his own experiences. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / September 27, 2019
Opinion In shadow of #MeToo: the coming reckoning on consent and climate change Tribes across Washington state are standing up for their right to say 'No' to trespassing governments and corporations. by Fawn Sharp & Matthew Randazzo V / April 30, 2019
Equity Short-term foster care costs taxpayers millions Foster youth rallying to demand the Legislature do more to end a crisis that now has the state paying up to $600 a night to house foster kids. by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / October 10, 2017
Equity Big wins for kids caught in foster care crisis Gov. Jay Inslee signs legislation to create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. Rep. Ruth Kagi, wearing a blue jacket, looks over his shoulder. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / July 10, 2017
Environment Sailing soon: an Orca-friendly, all-electric car ferry A hybrid-electric ferry, the Vision of the Fjords. by Allegra Abramo / August 21, 2017
Equity Foster care 'on the cheap' -- Washington's recipe for failure Austin Floch plays basketball against brothers Brandon (left) and David Floch at the family’s Aberdeen home. by Allegra Abramo for InvestigateWest / April 6, 2017