The Cruelest Lie Idaho passes law reforming youth treatment home oversight The changes come in response to 2023 InvestigateWest series highlighting gaps that put child safety at risk Wilson Criscione April 10, 2026
Immigration Southeast Idaho sheriff signs up to help enforce immigration law While Idaho sheriffs opposed attempts to make ICE cooperation mandatory, nine of the state’s 44 counties have joined the 287(g) program Rachel Spacek April 9, 2026
Domestic Violence Parents, advocates say guardians ad litem need more guardrails. These Washington reforms could help More training and limiting the scope of investigations could improve how domestic violence and child abuse are handled in custody cases Kelsey Turner April 8, 2026
A web app that tracks exemptions to Oregon Public Records Law? Yes. We just made that. December 9, 2014
Government As Alaska's deadliest catches become more regulated, "Slipper Skippers" exploit those who actually fish January 9, 2013
Government Prostitution of children in Seattle mushrooms, while Portland's reputation suffers January 14, 2011
Government When the man you call "Dad" was your mother's pimp -- a child heads into prostitution January 14, 2011