An Idaho law targeted fentanyl dealers. Prosecutors are using it to charge users, too
An InvestigateWest review found at least 30 people charged with trafficking without evidence of selling or distribution. They face mandatory minimum prison terms.
Student who received Oregon grant to boost women employed in trucking says her instructors discriminated against her
Chemeketa Community College student said that instructors offered less drive time, disparaged drivers of color and women
Oregon labor bureau prioritizes wage claims of lower-paid workers, setting stage for big budget ask
Lawmakers and advocates express mixed reactions to the policy, which the state labor commissioner says is critical to reduce backlogs that leave workers without pay for months
Former staff at Spokane youth psychiatric unit blame Providence for closure
As youth mental health worsens in Eastern Washington, the decision shrinks available acute services
Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit those in mental health crisis
New report from a state work group offers dozens of suggestions to improve Oregon’s civil commitment process
A Portland woman says her wife stole her identity. Like many victims, she’s unable to press charges
Experts say difficulties in prosecuting spousal identity theft means victims are often steered to civil court to seek justice
Oregon woman’s suicide after repeated 911 calls reveals gaps in Bend’s lauded crisis response system
She called 911 nine times in six months seeking help before neighbors found her dead
New Oregon program pays parents to care for kids with intensive medical, behavioral needs — but few can access it
Parents say limited pay, long waitlist are restricting the program’s effectiveness
Oregon report spotlights state’s struggle to enforce worker protections
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries is requesting a significant budget increase to boost enforcement capability
Audit of Oregon early learning department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
Findings align with concerns from current and former staff in recent InvestigateWest report
Providence’s medically fragile children’s center will offer respite care to first child amid leadership shakeup, staff concerns
Nurses say they’re still struggling to prevent the spread of infection among young residents
Oregon patients needed fentanyl but got tap water — and it went unchecked for nearly two years
Poor data and coordination between regulatory agencies contribute to hospital drug thefts, experts say
Oregon Secretary of State probing staff complaints about racism, mismanagement at early learning department
Auditors are exploring issues revealed in InvestigateWest reporting as possible risks to the department “getting off to a strong and lasting start”