Idaho leaders urged to address systemic failures following prison abuse reports
InvestigateWest reporters uncovered years of sexual abuse by women’s prison guards prompting calls for independent investigation
Oregon woman endures fear and despair in illegal imprisonment in Coffee Creek prison
Terri Lee Brown was released from Coffee Creek Correctional Facility after the Oregon Supreme Court found Gov. Tina Kotek’s order that sent her back to prison was unlawful
After governor’s push for reforms, a new report details harsh conditions at women’s prison
Spokespeople for Gov. Tina Kotek and the corrections agency declined to answer questions about the allegations of abuse and poor conditions at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville
Ending practice of bunking Oregon foster children in hotels will require widespread reforms
Lawmakers heard recommendations from a court-appointed expert on how to address the practice
Advocacy group calls for closing Coffee Creek, overhauling Oregon Department of Corrections
Oregon Justice Resource Center calls Gov. Tina Kotek’s response to troubled women’s prison inadequate
Push to change Oregon's Measure 110 gains momentum and money
A coalition has filed ballot initiatives to prohibit hard drug use in public places and has $700,000 lined up from donors, including Phil Knight
Recent court case sheds light on ‘punitive, para-military atmosphere’ at women’s prison
An officer, who encouraged a “code of silence,” tried to keep a tasing incident quiet
GOP-led Senate walkout keeps dozens of bills hanging in the balance
Legislation that would fund school literacy, a veterans home and start a pilot program for homeless students remains in limbo amid walkout
State caregivers in Oregon group homes reach crisis
Staffing shortages, low pay and safety concerns burn out a Department of Human Services unit that cares for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
