Immigration Most WA federal rulings found immigrant detentions flouted due process In 2025, Washington federal courts granted petitions challenging detention more than half the time Rachel Spacek February 10, 2026
Indigenous Affairs Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths Melanie Henshaw February 5, 2026
Indigenous Affairs Lawsuit alleges Bureau of Indian Affairs officers “executed” unarmed Shoshone-Paiute man in Idaho The lawsuit claims Bureau of Indian Affairs officers lacked jurisdiction when they pursued, killed Cody Whiterock Melanie Henshaw January 30, 2026
Environment EPA gives $30 million to Puget Sound; but warming-related acidity attacks the food chain July 12, 2010
Environment A below-deck look at reycling and wastewater treatment on Holland America's Zaandam June 16, 2010