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
Indigenous Affairs Idle oil, gas wells threaten Indian tribes while energy companies, regulators do little September 4, 2018
Indigenous Affairs Data is the lifeblood of journalism but it’s in short supply in Indian Country April 21, 2018
Indigenous Affairs Native American students face punitive discipline, substandard curricula July 23, 2017
Government A Right-Wing Think Tank Is Trying to Bring Down the Indian Child Welfare Act. Why? April 5, 2017