Washington courts rarely discipline guardians ad litem accused of misconduct in custody cases
Minimal oversight of court investigators makes it difficult for parents to challenge flawed reports without risking damage to their cases
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Oregon has spent $46 million fighting black market cannabis. Officials can't tell if it’s working
Experts say the state’s lack of market-related data may be hampering its efforts
WA families are using ‘Joel’s Law’ for involuntary commitments more than ever. Is it working?
Joel’s Law petitions increased by 266% since 2020 statewide
‘You can report her, too!’ Right-wing Idaho activist targets Republican legislator with calls for ICE raids
As Trump administration seeks tips on migrants, some have turned tip line into a weapon
Idaho legislative committee wants Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law
Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers
Oregon bill would allow tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
Proposal would simplify patchwork laws governing jurisdiction on tribal lands
How a Washington city’s war with its own council member could chip away at public records access
Legislative proposal would allow agencies to withhold the occupations of whistleblowers in investigations
‘It’s an uphill battle’: Decades-long effort to unify Washington’s court system again falls short
While the state’s nonunified court system allows flexibility at the local level, research shows the patchwork of approaches often results in inequities and ‘justice by geography’
Oregon bill to pay parent caregivers advances to budget committee
The bipartisan bill, supported by families of children with intensive medical needs, has a lower projected cost than in previous years
Clinic closures, firings, buyouts: Northwest tribes sound alarm about cuts to health care, education and other key services
Moves target programs that are already underfunded and understaffed, tribal leaders tell Congress
InvestigateWest’s Daniel Walters honored with Washington open-government award
Bunting Award recognizes “Broken Records,” a series that tested the responsiveness of Northwest cities to public records requests
Family’s experience highlights high mortality rate of Black babies, as Oregon pushes for culturally responsive care
Oregon’s “Momnibus” legislative package looks to improve outcomes through multiple supports, including expanding access to doulas
Washington bill aiming to address racial disparities in traffic stops dies in committee
Proposal would have limited when police can stop drivers for non-moving violations