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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Federal court likely to redraw Central WA Latino-majority district
Democratic lawmakers said they chose not to reconvene the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission after a judicial ruling for a new map.
Oregon corrections officer charged with sexual abuse faced earlier investigation, but DA declined to charge him
The correctional officer faced allegations of inappropriate behavior from at least two other women.
The outlook for new statewide renter protections in Washington
After failed attempts this year, the debate over how to best shield tenants from unaffordable price hikes will likely return in the next legislative session.
A tribute to Don Smith, a tireless advocate for journalism and InvestigateWest
Smith, a long-serving InvestigateWest board member and advocate for fearless journalism, died at 75.
Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?
About a decade ago, one school district went to the state for money to fix its crumbling buildings. It got a fraction of what it asked for. Since then, no other district has even applied.
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.'
The long struggle over taxing the rich
States’ taxes lean most heavily on poorer residents. These states are trying to change that.
