Wesley Vaughan

Indigenous Affairs

Lawsuit alleges Bureau of Indian Affairs officers “executed” unarmed Shoshone-Paiute man in Idaho

The lawsuit claims Bureau of Indian Affairs officers lacked jurisdiction when they pursued, killed Cody Whiterock

Melanie Henshaw January 30, 2026

Guarded by Predators

Two Idaho prison guards sexually assaulted her, witnesses said. Neither was charged

Investigative files reveal allegations from several women that weren’t enough for criminal consequences

Whitney Bryen January 28, 2026

Government

Complaint against WA Rep. Tarra Simmons alleges misuse of $30,000 in campaign funds

It’s the third ethics complaint filed against her in recent months

Moe K. Clark January 21, 2026

Criminal Justice

Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison

The state had recently expanded the novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release

December 17, 2025

Lawsuit alleges Bureau of Indian Affairs officers “executed” unarmed Shoshone-Paiute man in Idaho

Two Idaho prison guards sexually assaulted her, witnesses said. Neither was charged

Complaint against WA Rep. Tarra Simmons alleges misuse of $30,000 in campaign funds

Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison

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