Public Health Birth workers lay out opportunities to narrow Oregon maternal health care gaps Advocates say boosting insurance pay would help expand programs for vulnerable pregnant people Kaylee Tornay February 12, 2026
Education WA agency disciplined 160 teachers for sexual misconduct since 2015. Many cases are shielded from the public An InvestigateWest analysis of the state’s educator misconduct database shows gaps allowing teachers to escape scrutiny Moe K. Clark February 12, 2026
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
Environment Chinese investment spurs Alberta tar sands and pipeline across the Rockies September 2, 2009