Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Tana Senn tapped to lead WA's Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Laura Isaza

The state representative from Mercer Island, known for championing bills to expand childcare access, will lead Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Law

Counties sue WA over decision to keep sentenced juveniles in local jails

Grace Deng

Counties are suing the state over its decision to suspend intakes at two juvenile detention centers and house newly convicted youth in county jails due to overcrowding.