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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‘A different standard’: Native Americans still searched at far higher rates by Washington State Patrol, new data shows
Though disparities for other races improved, InvestigateWest analysis reveals Native Americans five times more likely to be searched despite ongoing scrutiny
Toys, Tots and Votes: How a controversial Boise-area nonprofit leader tangles up toy giveaways with political consulting
Free toys sent home with kids in Idaho’s Valley County, along with flyers boosting the sheriff in days before election
Recordings reveal Oregon port contractor praising Hitler, using slurs — now officials face a quandary
Laws protecting free speech, along with challenging economic circumstances, make it difficult to cut ties
‘Kept in limbo:’ As uncertainty over Trump plans looms, migrant children struggle to find legal aid in the Northwest
Few children who arrive at the border alone have access to help navigating the immigration system
‘Eat What You Kill’: A Montana Hospital Let Dr. Thomas Weiner Continue Practicing Despite Concerns
Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths.
AI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalism
Silicon Valley’s latest hot technology is being used to further degrade the news available to Oregonians
Bird flu is racing through farms, but Northwest states are rarely testing workers
Farmworker advocates, health experts say more robust monitoring needed to prevent spread of illness