Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Critics say WA jails are letting opioid users suffer from withdrawals, leading to preventable deaths
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7 reforms Idaho could make to address sexual abuse by prison staff
Independent oversight, policy changes in other states show steps to protect Idaho inmates at risk of victimization
Native American kids less likely than others in WA to be offered second chance in juvenile court, data shows
Lawmakers and researchers push for new tracking measures as racial disparities and decentralized practices shape youth justice outcomes
Oregon homeless service groups say Trump’s overhaul of key housing program will exclude them from funding
New rules for a federal homeless housing program require people get treatment if they want housing — a big departure from the past
Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause
‘Make it make sense’: Advocates stunned as WA lawmaker helps slash funds for groups clearing old drug convictions
After being fired from the legal aid group she once led, Rep. Tarra Simmons supported state cuts that crippled similar organizations
Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington
Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher rates
Idaho leaders urged to address systemic failures following prison abuse reports
InvestigateWest reporters uncovered years of sexual abuse by women’s prison guards prompting calls for independent investigation
How a WA prison turned a treatable ailment into a death sentence
“They knew he was dying,” says his wife, who wasn’t told until it was too late
Many Washington counties aren’t verifying if accused domestic abusers are turning over their guns
While some counties are devoting money to track down guns, others rely on the honor system to ensure firearms are turned over
Investigation opened into former Mercer Island High School teacher accused of sexual misconduct
A different teacher has also been put on paid leave for potentially "failing to report"
‘I want people to know he’s done this’: Student alleges sexual misconduct by another Mercer Island teacher
High school English teacher Curtis Johnston, who abruptly retired in August, is the second teacher accused of sexual misconduct in recent months
From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Inspired by Andrea Weiskircher, scores of women revealed sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff. Most of their cases were buried.
