Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults
At the same time, Adult Protective Services workers say they’re under growing pressure to close investigations quickly.
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Before a student alleged sexual assault, Edmonds schools received years of warnings about her teacher
Records show administrators left a teacher in an elementary school classroom despite repeated concerns about his inappropriate behavior with students
Idaho Supreme Court: Judges can consider immigration status in probation decisions
Some immigration attorneys and scholars worry the ruling will make it harder for undocumented people to get probation
Idaho labor economist ran anonymous accounts promoting pro-Russian, far-right views
Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery
Some states offer domestic violence defenses to parents charged with failing to prevent child abuse. Should Oregon?
Parents in eight states can be acquitted if they can show “reasonable fear” of escalating violence
InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute sue Idaho for withholding police employment records
The lawsuit accuses Idaho State Police and the Idaho Department of Correction of concealing public records in response to critical reporting
Mercer Island superintendent knew of teacher sexual misconduct allegations despite public statements
Curtis Johnston was allowed to voluntarily surrender his teaching license after the superintendent told a state investigator that no investigations existed, records show
As Idaho grows, ambulance agencies warn they need more funding to keep up
State lawmakers wary of government spending have turned down bills to fund emergency medical services
Oregon Health & Science University president says neonatal ICU expansion is a top priority, but offers no timeline
Shereef Elnahal, who has served as president since August, said the hospital needs to stabilize its finances before it can resume the project
Spokane prosecutors are suddenly declining to charge more felony domestic violence cases, citing staffing issues
As Washington reduces public defender caseloads, prosecutors say that's forced difficult charging decisions
Oregon is doling out $37 million to preserve rural maternity care. Hospitals still worry about closures
The state announced the new assistance as federal Medicaid cuts are expected to reduce Oregon’s program by $11 billion over five years
Shoreline Community College quietly updates hiring rules after sexual misconduct vetting failure
The president of the college said in an email that they are updating their policies following an investigation into former Everett high school teacher