Washington courts rarely discipline guardians ad litem accused of misconduct in custody cases
Minimal oversight of court investigators makes it difficult for parents to challenge flawed reports without risking damage to their cases
WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid over incomplete records
State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult.
Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid
Findings of fraud or misuse remained rare despite short deadlines set for local governments to spend billions in emergency relief.
Data gaps make relief payments to WA officials hard to trace
Learn how to match public officials and candidates to billions in federal relief dollars, and why watchdogs say financial disclosure rules need improvement.
Rural WA wants in on state highway, health and housing dollars
Here's what leaders in rural cities and counties want from federal recovery funds and what they're asking state legislators to prioritize this session.