An Idaho law targeted fentanyl dealers. Prosecutors are using it to charge users, too
An InvestigateWest review found at least 30 people charged with trafficking without evidence of selling or distribution. They face mandatory minimum prison terms.
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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.
She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.
After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.
Kids in Oregon’s rural counties more likely to spend time in foster care
Advocates and experts say that reflects the challenges rural families have getting health and social safety net services
Edmonds schools awards former principal new contract amid criticism of sexual misconduct response
The school board said state law limits the district from taking action against the former principal, despite community demands to fire him.
Idaho county’s probation office compiles ‘foreign born list’ for ICE
Emails show how Canyon County probation officers are helping immigration authorities — including making a list of foreign-born individuals
Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Idaho agency of retaliating against nonprofit for talking to reporters
An Idaho nonprofit sued the state claiming its funding was pulled for talking to InvestigateWest; a federal judge tossed the case
A 2021 law expanded Washington’s power to decertify police officers. Records show cops still avoid consequences
An InvestigateWest review shows how Washington police agencies keep hiring cops accused of serious misconduct
Oregon woman opens up about alleged domestic violence before receiving 10-year sentence over baby's death
A judge said the alleged domestic violence Deborah Albin experienced did not meet Oregon law’s strict criteria to avoid a mandatory-minimum sentence
Free training: Editing the investigation
The webinar will give practical guidance for editors on how to manage and edit an investigative story
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Why sentencing reform for domestic violence survivors keeps falling short in Oregon
Advocates are pushing for a survivor justice law like those in other states, but a two-thirds legislative majority presents a major hurdle