Rob Manning / Oregon Public Broadcasting

Criminal Justice

Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one

Gov. Bob Ferguson has rejected everyone the state board recommended for commutation

Moe K. Clark September 23, 2026

Government

Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults

At the same time, Adult Protective Services workers say they’re under growing pressure to close investigations quickly.

Kelsey Turner September 21, 2026

Criminal Justice

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.

Whitney Bryen September 3, 2026

The Oregon Employment Department, pictured in this undated file photo, is in charge of the state's new Paid Leave Oregon

Government

Investigation finds racism, gender bias against worker at Oregon Employment Department

A 110-page investigative report documents a hostile work environment experienced by a female attorney of color in the agency’s new paid family leave program.

April 9, 2023

Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one

Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults

She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.

Rob Manning / Oregon Public Broadcasting

Investigation finds racism, gender bias against worker at Oregon Employment Department

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