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Guarded by Predators

Idaho judge orders release of police employment records to InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute

The state began withholding the records following a 2025 InvestigateWest series about sexual misconduct by prison staff

InvestigateWest November 10, 2026

Government

Audit finds Washington agency failed to respond in time to vulnerable adult safety concerns

As Washington Adult Protective Services works through a backlog of reports, investigators struggled to hit deadlines

Kelsey Turner November 9, 2026

Criminal Justice

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.

Whitney Bryen November 2, 2026

Government

State Agency Met with Oil-by-Rail Firm in Private Ahead of Permit Application

A 2023 DeSmog investigation uncovered a “backroom deal” between Portland city officials and Zenith Energy. New documents show the state environmental regulator also met with the company.

May 13, 2024

Idaho judge orders release of police employment records to InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute

Audit finds Washington agency failed to respond in time to vulnerable adult safety concerns

An Idaho law targeted fentanyl dealers. Prosecutors are using it to charge users, too

State Agency Met with Oil-by-Rail Firm in Private Ahead of Permit Application

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