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
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Oregon labor bureau prioritizes wage claims of lower-paid workers, setting stage for big budget ask
Lawmakers and advocates express mixed reactions to the policy, which the state labor commissioner says is critical to reduce backlogs that leave workers without pay for months
Former staff at Spokane youth psychiatric unit blame Providence for closure
As youth mental health worsens in Eastern Washington, the decision shrinks available acute services
Fueled by harsh drug sentences, Idaho leads nation in women's incarceration, report finds
Idaho Justice Project calls for drug policy reforms, but lawmakers say public safety is at stake
Native Americans face double the average medical debt, report finds — often for bills that aren’t their responsibility
Federal analysis reinforces InvestigateWest reporting on problems facing members of Colville tribe
WA courts ordered 70% fewer court fines and fees between 2018 and 2021 — but disparities remain
Washington defendants owed nearly $300 million as of July 2023
‘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
