School leaders received numerous reports that former high school English teacher Curtis Johnston was “dating” a student but failed to intervene, complaint says
The proposal would expand the definition of illegal sexual contact between prison staff and an inmate to include kissing, groping
Washington is one of 12 states without enforceable state standards or oversight — that won’t change in 2026
Redesigned site prioritizes transparency, expands tools for republishing and strengthens connection with audiences
InvestigateWest is thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned website, now housed at investigatewest.org (instead of our old address, invw.org). With an updated look and a host of new features, the site prioritizes accessibility and transparency, empowering our audience, partners and other local news outlets to connect more seamlessly with InvestigateWest’s impactful work.
Key features of the new website include:
In the coming weeks, we will be adding some additional features including audio versions of all stories, language translation to reach broader audiences and vertical videos optimized for social media.
The new website is only one major development in what has been a breakout year for the 15-year-old news nonprofit. InvestigateWest has added six new full-time staffers this year, including a development director, an editor and four additional reporters.
“This is a huge moment for InvestigateWest,” Executive Director Jacob Fries said. “We now have a website worthy of the incredible work that our team is producing on a regular basis. It’s going to allow us to connect with our audience in a variety of new ways, and I’m eternally grateful for the first-rate team of developers at DesertNet who meticulously brought our vision to life.”
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— Jacob H. Fries, executive director
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School leaders received numerous reports that former high school English teacher Curtis Johnston was “dating” a student but failed to intervene, complaint says
The proposal would expand the definition of illegal sexual contact between prison staff and an inmate to include kissing, groping
Washington is one of 12 states without enforceable state standards or oversight — that won’t change in 2026
If you cover criminal justice in the Pacific Northwest — or want to — we’re hosting a free virtual training that may be useful to you and your newsroom
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