Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 16-22.
The Must Read: Arrest in teen deaths does not fix the problem
Seattle police arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the January shooting deaths of Rainier Beach High School students Tyjon Malik Stewart (18) and Tra’Veiah Houfmuse (17). The teens were killed at a bus stop just after school on Jan. 30 — an act that stunned the Rainier Beach community, sparked an outpouring of grief, and became the topic of new Seattle Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner’s first email to parents…